We live in a world with an infinite number of choices and it can be overwhelming.
The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a real thing and many people are constantly worried if they will miss out something important while choosing to do something else instead. The opposite feeling, the joy of missing out (JOMO), had to be defined in order to help bring some peace back into people’s lives.
The joy of missing out consists of being able to say “no” more often and really mean it, choosing to spend time on a single activity you have planned earlier. It is a way of being honest with yourself about what your priorities are and then devote your time and energy to them.
There are several drivers of FOMO but the most prominent ones are social networks and the need to fit in. Seeing all those perfect lives on social networks can often leave you feeling worthless and like you’re doing everything wrong.
Combine that with the need to fit in and you’ve got a recipe for disaster — a life of constant chase for a better, upgraded life that’s somehow never as good as the lives of other people on your social media feed.
Practice the joy of missing out by disconnecting as often as you can and doing things that really matter to you, no matter how they fit into some current trends or standards.
