Many of us spend a lot of time trying to explain why we haven’t achieved all of our goals in life, but we often find ourselves looking at others and wondering why and how they achieved them. You spend a lot of time on it, and you fear getting into FOMO or missing out.
I wonder why our lack of achievement seems like a waste of precious time. raise.
Years ago, we started FOMO (missing It is not surprising that the acronym for Fear of Thing has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
What is FOMO?
FOMO is the fear of missing social events or activities. It’s the feeling that you’ve made the wrong decisions about those things, often triggered by social media to make you believe you’re missing out on something great! It extends to the fear of missing out on even owning a . And social media is there to rub our faces.
Most of us have had terrible FOMO at least once in a while, if we’re willing to admit it. This is especially true for millennials, who have grown up with social media.
When you feel left out of a loop, you turn to social media to keep track of everything and want to feel good about yourself. It can ease your anxiety, but do you always enjoy relying on your social media hamster wheel?
suffer from FOMO
It’s normal to feel this kind of unexpected regret from time to time. You may decide to stay home and rest on Saturday, but missing a dinner party with friends can leave you feeling anxious. increase.
and many other articles have been written. One of the recent Washington Post, about how everyone fears being the one to stop the fear of FOMO. Especially when it comes to planning for retirement. Many people who are diligently saving for retirement see others living it and spending it wildly having all sorts of fun. In that article, one millennial gave some sage advice.
“Don’t live with FOMO. Have the courage to say no now so you can say yes to big opportunities later. And keep your prospects alive, even if you make more money as your career grows and progresses.” Continue to live cheaply and smartly as before to keep it!”
– Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post – July 17, 2017
Research shows that FOMO is often associated with emotions such as: disconnection and frustration And that social media drives it. Many of us constantly scan email, Facebook, and Instagram to see what our friends are up to. Some people don’t just want to keep up, they start comparing and evaluating their lives based on how others describe themselves.
In fact, FOMO is a phenomenon that predates trendy abbreviations. It’s the modern take on ‘the grass is always greener on the other side’ or ‘keep up with Jones’.
Impact of FOMO on work
FOMO can affect your personal life. But what about your work life? How can you tell if FOMO is affecting your career decisions? This is a sign that you may be suffering from excessive FOMO that can affect your work. If you constantly check social media, you have FOMO.
This is not logging into Facebook several times a day. I am worried that it will not connect. We like to blame our work culture for being forced to respond by email or phone all the time, but I think it’s often a person’s choice.
In fact, many of us check our emails and social media because we want to. We always want to stay up to date and know everything. In other words, we don’t want to miss out. Of course, we fail by not paying attention to the person or object in front of us.
Here is an example. At work, as a rule, most people are not fans of meetings. Still, if you find them useful, or if you enjoy them, it gives you more power. I might. “Every time I walk past a conference room, I go back to my desk and wonder if I should have been invited,” people say. Most of the time, meetings have nothing to do with you. This kind of thinking is typical of his FOMO at work.
So how can we handle FOMO
I have been known to point out to my wife that I see a lot of people walking around all the time, eating out, glued to their smartphones, reading, texting, and ignoring friends and family all the time. I’m here. If this is you, put that phone down (unless you’re reading this on mobile!) and take note.
When you are dealing with FOMO…
- Understanding Where FOMO Starts and Feeling Sad
- Remember, social media itself is not evil.But it’s crutches that make you feel better accordingly
- Happiness is your goal, so focus on the good things in your life to achieve that happiness
- Always be grateful for all that you have.it makes you appreciate everything more
- Consider a ‘social media diet’ and use helpful apps use less social media
Considering that you are wasting time and energy “missing out” on what others are doing and enjoying, you are fulfilling your own prophecy. You’re wasting your time, and you’re not maximizing fun, adventure, and success.
Are you suffering from FOMO? Is it inevitable in the world of 24/7 electronic communications? How do you stay focused on your goals?
This post originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks.
