Today, I’m sharing practical strategies for overcoming travel anxiety, including confidence-boosting tips and personal stories to help you manage those travel jitters and fully enjoy your adventures. Whether you’re heading out for your first trip or you’re a seasoned traveler, these insights will help you navigate unfamiliar situations with more ease. I also tell a funny story about how stepping away from frustration during a chaotic airport delay helped me stay calm. Plus, you’ll hear all about my upcoming Cultivating Confidence Wellness Retreat in Bacalar, Mexico, and a special course I created to help you plan your next trip with confidence!

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why travel anxiety happens and how it’s your brain’s way of keeping you safe.
• 5 Confidence-building strategies
• Personal story: Grace’s experience with a stressful airport delay in Spain and how a brief interaction and stepping away helped her reset.
• Upcoming Cultivating Confidence Wellness Retreat in Bacalar, Mexico (May 8-12, 2025).
• Details on Grace’s new travel planning course to help anxious travelers feel more confident.

Key Quotes:

• "Travel anxiety isn’t a sign that you shouldn’t be traveling—it’s just your brain’s way of trying to protect you."
• "Confidence isn’t about not feeling afraid; it’s about taking action despite the fear."
• "When anxiety feels overwhelming, remember—you can still have an amazing trip even if you experience moments of stress."

Takeaways:

• Travel anxiety is normal but manageable with the right mindset and tools.
• Small actions, like mentally rehearsing your travel day or having a solid safety plan, can significantly ease anxiety.
• Give yourself grace during stressful moments and celebrate small wins along the way.

Resources Mentioned:

• Cultivating Confidence Wellness Retreat: https://pages.amethystpalaverhut.com/products/journeytowellness
• Grace’s Travel Planning Course (with a special discount) – https://www.udemy.com/course/overcome-the-fear-of-traveling/?couponCode=91206B790BBBDA28F973