People are having fun without you.
That pervasive idea lies at the core of Fear of Missing Out – or FOMO, as it’s more commonly called. Apprehension at being left out of the loop. Anxiety at missing out on a fun party or cool event. The constant concern that other people are having rewarding, fulfilling lives – and you aren’t.
It’s a phenomenon that’s never been more widespread, largely thanks to social media. That isn’t a good thing.
People see the perfect online lives of those they follow. Then, they worry that their own lives aren’t as exciting. As a result, they feel very anxious. They worry about missing important events in their friends’ and family’s lives. Furthermore, they feel sad about missing out on good life experiences.
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