Guwahati, March 18 -- Many people are afraid of swimming, whether it's because of a past bad experience, a fear of deep water, or just the worry of being in an unfamiliar place.

Overcoming this fear can be hard, but with time and the right approach, it's completely possible to feel confident and enjoy swimming.

The first thing to do is understand and accept your fear. It's okay to be afraid, and many others feel the same way when learning to swim. Start small by getting used to being near water. You can sit by the pool or dip your feet in the shallow end. Slowly spending more time around water will help reduce your fear.

Breathing exercises can help calm you down. When we're anxious, we breathe quickly, which can make us feel more pani...