Conquering my fear of heights with Skydiving
When I was a child, almost all of my dreams involved flying. I thought I could never experience the amazing feeling of flying in reality. Jumping off the plane at 10,000 feet high felt like someone was pulling me down to get off the plane before it could even ascend. But luckily, I still managed to do it; it was the best adventure I've ever had. Wow, that sounds like I'm still planning and waiting for more extreme adventures to come! Well, when opportunity permits, why not? Let's go!
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Here are some tips for folks like me who like to try skydiving but are afraid because of fear of heights.
1. Conquer your Fears
Have the courage to conquer your fears. The feeling is incomparable if you achieve your goal. Try it at least once in your life, these are the things that you seldom do or things you couldn't imagine you can do at all. Like joining a 5 kilometers marathon when you've always found yourself in bed, and at the end of the day, you'll find yourself smiling. Be addicted to that feeling.
2. Say Yes!
When somebody invites you for a daring adventure, just say "YES". Yes is the key to conquering your fear. And I said "Yes" to a skydive.
3. Prepare yourself
Condition yourself for that event. Go up to the roof deck of your flat or apartment just to see the ground. It will help lessen your fear of heights.
4. Watch videos
Watch skydive videos on Youtube and be excited. Imagine the feeling after you've done it.
5. Don't be late
Be punctual on your scheduled jump. Rushing to the last minute will just add up to your nervousness. Make sure you have time to sit back and relax.
6. Toilet Break
Go to the toilet as much as you like. You might feel the urge to pee from time to time due to hormonal body reactions.
7. Wear Comfortable Gears
Wear comfy clothes and rubber shoes during the jump. Do note that the temperature above is colder, so you may wear pants & jackets.
8. Follow the Instructions
Pay attention to the instructor for safety precautions during the skydive. But, don't worry if you're jumping in tandem skydive because the instructor will be the one to guide you from start to finish. What you only need to do is to ride and enjoy the fall.
9. Just Scream!
You may experience difficulty in breathing as you ascend, just yawn or scream to release the pressure and to take in more oxygen.
10. Let go!
Be ready to jump and just let go of your body. Make an arch form and extend both arms sideways. Experience the free-fall feeling for about 45 seconds.
Take note:
Once the parachute is deployed, you can talk with the instructor and have more fun. Enjoy the spectacular view above.
During the descent, prepare yourself for landing. Knees should be lifted up, enough that you can see both. And also prepare your butt in case there's a strong impact upon hitting the ground.
Have fun and be safe ^__^
Do you want more adventure?
If you still have more days to spare why not Go snorkeling or scuba diving and see the thresher sharks at Malapascua Island
Where am I going next?
My next adventure is The Sunset Paradise of Moalboal Beach, this time on the southwestern side of Cebu.
My next adventure is The Sunset Paradise of Moalboal Beach, this time on the southwestern side of Cebu.
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