Pre-Florence Thoughts

Hello!

I am currently in Florence for the Psychopharmacology Global Seminar.  Event though I have already arrived, I wanted to discuss my thoughts about the Global Seminar before I arrived.  To be honest, I wasn't very nervous for the trip at all.  I created a checklist of what I needed for the trip a week before my departure date and I slowly began getting the stuff I needed for my luggage.  I think creating a list beforehand with ample time to complete it really helps reduce anxiety because if you forget anything, you have plenty of time to get it.  If you have a tendency stressed for flights for this particular reason, I recommend trying this method of preparation.  

I also flew to Italy one day before the check-in date and I made sure that I would arrive during daylight hours.  Travelling during daylight hours is much easier and much safer.  Try looking for flights that arrive a good amount of time before sunset.  Arriving early also allows for a safety net in terms of flight delays and accidents.

In terms of not getting lost at the Italian airport with my luggage, I researched extensively my airport, where I had to go, and how I had to get there.  I also made a checklist of the activities that I had to do right away such as exchanging currency and getting a SIM card with data for my phone.  Making a checklist really makes things systematic and easy to follow.  

I am really looking forward to exploring the city or Florence and the wonderful food, history and culture behind it.  Thanks for reading my blog and remember: stay calm while travelling abroad and at the airport.  Things aren't always going to turn out as planned, but at the airport there will always be people willing to help.