Studies show that FOMO reflects underlying sadness – specifically: not having your needs met and lower life satisfaction, so it has valid and painful roots. ⁣

Understand this and respect what it is trying to tell you. It may be time to take some proactive steps to enhance your happiness and your sense of fulfillment.⁣

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FOMO is exacerbated by social media. ⁣
If you’re feeling FOMO try to resist the impulse to check social media as this is “feeding the monster.” Remember that what you see online is not an accurate reflection of real life and it will make you feel worse, not better. Rather, do something for yourself – go for a walk, have a bubble bath – do what you love!⁣
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Gratitude is an attitude. ⁣
It takes practice to focus on your blessings. For me, I have to actively deprogram my cynicism and negativity, and keeping a gratitude journal really helps me with this. ⁣
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Others have no obligation to include you. ⁣
This one sounds tough, but it’s important. The truth is that you don’t have a right to be included in others’ plans, try keep your entitlement low because expectations breed disappointment. For me I have to be mindful that I can’t expect other people to pander to my childhood trauma and my fears/insecurities and, in fact, it’s not helpful if they do. ⁣
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Don’t miss out on life because you have a fear of missing out!⁣
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Comment below if you have any experiences or tips with FOMO that you’d like to share with us today!⁣
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Much love and blesséd be, beautiful souls!⁣

Przybylski A. K., Murayama K., De Haan C. R., & Gladwell V. 2013. Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out. Computers in Human Behavior. 29(4). 1841-1848.