Does the thought scare you ? or does it make you happy?
If it makes you happy, then you are rare,- the ones who have opted out of the rat race, and decided to live a stress free life. You have understood the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)
It’s Time we stepped of the hedonistic treadmill and think
about what makes us Truly Happy.
The ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ generation, running against time
is already fatigued. Does it really matter if one does not get that coveted invite to the “IT” party, that Ultra Chic Fashion parade, or have that exotic dish in the Trendy restaurant that was flashed on FB.
Today we all suffer from Social Media fatigue. Following the herd can never give Satisfaction.
We will find
true joy in intentionally choosing our path, and walking forward confidently.
If we are choosing to go online motivated by the fear of missing out, we will never be able to stop.
If we are choosing to go online motivated by the fear of missing out, we will never be able to stop.
How does one understand what to opt out of at a time when one is sinking into everyday rapids – parties, friends, eating out, social media posts etc- with No life jacket on.
Edit your life as you would your wardrobe. We need to be selective,
If it’s not a definite yes it’s a no. Learn to enjoy the Good things of life with Good people. Make ordinary everyday things more meaningful.
Missing out enables you to take control of your well being. Maybe
the only way to step into the real world and into a life that gives us
happiness.
It makes a positive statement to the world that you are self-contained.
In the past our boundaries were set by societal norms. We had delineated weekends and set work hours. The challenge now is to set our own boundaries.
The haves and have-nots of happiness are going to be defined by those who can set their own boundaries, and are capable of saying No to an external stimulus.
The fear of missing out drives us to yes to all urges and impulses.
However JOMO isn’t about sitting back and letting life pass you by- it’s about missing out on things that may not be the best fit for your happiness and goals, so that you have time and energy and resources to say yes to the things that truly bring you joy.
It makes a positive statement to the world that you are self-contained.
In the past our boundaries were set by societal norms. We had delineated weekends and set work hours. The challenge now is to set our own boundaries.
The haves and have-nots of happiness are going to be defined by those who can set their own boundaries, and are capable of saying No to an external stimulus.
The fear of missing out drives us to yes to all urges and impulses.
However JOMO isn’t about sitting back and letting life pass you by- it’s about missing out on things that may not be the best fit for your happiness and goals, so that you have time and energy and resources to say yes to the things that truly bring you joy.
