Change your perspective of the situation. Change the narrative of your thoughts. Instead of thinking ‘I’m so scared!’ tell yourself, ‘I’m so excited!’ ”

I eyed him dubiously. “And if that doesn’t work?”

“Then try getting mad. One theory about anxiety is that it’s opposed by other emotions, such as aggression, which can be used to cancel it out,” he said. “Get into combat mode. Don’t be a worrier, be a warrior! Imagine yourself as a flying predator going after the enemy. Grrrr!” He actually growled.