Confidence To Solo Travel Isn't A Feeling You Wait For | Ep. 4

Confidence to solo travel isn't a feeling you wait for, it's evidence you build, one small step at a time...

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What This Episode Covers

In this episode, I'm talking about why confidence to solo travel doesn't show up before you book, and why it actually only ever shows up after.

We cover the myth that confident people just naturally feel less afraid, my Evidence List exercise for building solo travel confidence from things that have nothing to do with travel at all, the (very overwhelming!) story of nearly abandoning my month-long Interrail trip before it even started, small practical steps you can take before your first solo trip, and why confidence dips again even once you've already started travelling.

If you've ever wondered how to build confidence to travel solo, asked yourself whether you have to be a confident person to travel alone, or searched for how long it takes to feel ready for your first solo trip, this episode is for you!

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Other Resources Mentioned

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Katie x

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Disclaimer: This podcast is based on my own personal experiences of travelling solo with anxiety and social anxiety, and is intended for information only. I'm not a therapist, doctor, or mental health professional, and nothing in this episode should be taken as medical, psychological, or professional advice.

If anxiety is significantly affecting your daily life, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional who can offer support tailored to you.

Take what's helpful, leave what isn't, and always trust your own judgement when it comes to your health and travels.