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  The rise of social media has led to an over-reliance on technology platforms for connection. For most of us, whether we are browsing through Instagram or Twitter, it can seem as though social media consumes every moment of our free time. Funny enough, we spend most of our time staying connected yet many of us still feel lonely at the end of the day. 

  The fear of missing out or FOMO is an emotional response to the belief that other people are living better or more satisfying lives and being afraid to be missed. The rise of social media has increased the prevalence of FOMO throughout recent years. On the other hand, the joy of missing out or JOMO is the opposite of FOMO. In contrast, is the practice of drawing boundaries to find enjoyment in every moment, without being preoccupied with what everyone else is doing.

  We can blame FOMO on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. It can turn into an addiction, and soon, it may seem as though you can't last a couple of hours or even minutes without checking the latest breaking news stories, Instagram posts, and status updates from your social network. In other words, FOMO is societal pressure. On the other side, JOMO pushes us to find in doing things that lend fulfillment or excitement to our lives. JOMO is about understanding our needs and wants to embrace the people and activities that energise us than draining. 

  FOMO significantly affects the way we perceive the world around us. It can lead us to isolation, jealousy, and failure. It can also cause physical problems like fatigue, stress, and lack of sleep. JOMO affords us some breathing space where we can tune into our inner self, and find meaning and existential depth in our lives. It also allows us to reallocate our existing personal resources, time, money, and energy. So take some time to find enjoyment. 

  In simple words, be generous when it comes to loving, valuing, and giving credit to yourself, not just strengths, but weaknesses as well. Being grateful has been the open secret of happiness. So, which one are you? Thank you for your time and hopefully, you've learned something new today. Sorry for the late post and as always have a nice day 😀.


References:

  1. What is FOMO (fear of missing out)? Definition from WhatIs.com. (2022). Available at: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/FOMO-fear-of-missing-out.
  2. JOMO vs FOMO: the joy of missing out - Connections By Finsa (2019). Available at: https://www.connectionsbyfinsa.com/jomo-vs-fomo-joy-of-missing-out/?lang=en.
  3. What Is JOMO | JOMO vs FOMO | How to Embrace JOMO (2020). Available at: https://7summitpathways.com/blog/what-is-jomo/.
  4. JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out (2022). Available at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-is-state-mind/201807/jomo-the-joy-missing-out.
  5. JOMO: The Best Way to Overcome FOMO (2022). Available at: https://www.healthymatters.com.hk/fomo-jomo/

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