This article is for informational and lifestyle guidance only. Effects of digital habits vary by individual. Readers should adopt mindful practices suited to their needs and seek professional advice if necessary.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) are the two mindsets exist that are opposites in an unprecedentedly hyper-connected world and the secret to overcoming the frantic anxiety is to embrace JOMO and find peace with being digital within our uncontrollably crazy and buzzing little world. People have never been able to find joy in missing out because their anxiety about digital noise has possibly never been higher. But you can regain the control and serenity you deserve amidst the noise by embracing the present moment and putting down your anxious compulsive checking.
FOMO is the restless jangly feeling that other people are having better experiences which could lead a person to stress, disappointment and digitally perfected burnout fuelled by an endless scrolling social media check for fear of missing something that could affirm you social identity.
JOMO is the remedy: the joy of missing out. People can find joy with JOMO when they disconnect and feel happy and grounded with whatever they are currently doing with their genuine interests of being in the moment that does not validate the present trending topic rather than staying relevant for whatever gets the most internet likes.
Being intentional about experiencing JOMO will allow you to gain digital peace by:
When we fully deserve “missing out” from our social media and offline reality, we can all find digital peace, and build richer more fulfilling offline lives even in this hyper-connected world. This article is for informational and lifestyle guidance only. Effects of digital habits vary by individual. Readers should adopt mindful practices suited to their needs and seek professional advice if necessary.
Vani Verma is a content writer with over 2 years of experience in lifestyle, entertainment, health and digital media. She has a knack for creating engaging and research-driven content that resonates with readers, blending creativity with clarity. Passionate about media trends, culture, and storytelling, she strives to craft content that informs, inspires, and connects.
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