You're not alone if you check your gate before doing anything else at the airport.
Whether you fly every week for work or a few times a year for vacation, air travel can be anxiety-inducing. Not only do you have to make sure your bag is checked properly, but also get your boarding pass, go through security and get to your gate.
If you’re reading this, then you might also be that person who always feels the need to “check” your gate when you get to the airport ― a non-clinical phenomenon...