But for a large percentage of the population, getting on a plane comes with significant fear and anxiety.

According to theWashington Post, a whopping 40 percent of Americans report a fear of flying.

For some people, therapy can be helpful.

A woman looking anxious in a plane seat

Hypnosis is also an option, as is doctor-prescribed medication.

For instance, takeoff can be a particularly frightening time for those who have anxiety around flying.

Next, see yourself disembarking happy and peaceful at your destination.

A smiling woman with her eyes shut

(viaVery Well Mind).

And if you find yourself fixating on your fear, it can help to interrupt those thoughts with facts.

Remind yourself that fear does not necessarily equate to danger.

Two happy tourists on a plane

That makes flying far, far safer than any other mode of transportation you will ever take.

it’s possible for you to do this!