74. Transforming FOMO into JOMO: Embrace the Joy of Missing Out
Do you have FOMO?
It's the holiday season, and we might be seeing many of our friends and family doing things that we wish we were doing.
Today, I'm taking you back 15 years to a time when I shoveled driveways one harsh Canadian winter and felt a strong sense of FOMO (the fear of missing out).
While I was working in the freezing cold, my friends were enjoying a Hawaiian vacation.
I could have wallowed in feeling resentful, but instead, this experience led to a commitment to prioritize warm winter vacations and prompted a deeper reflection on FOMO.
This week on the Therapy Explained podcast, I explore how social media can amplify our feelings of inadequacy and stress and how we often compare our real lives to others' curated perfected versions.
It's important to live a life that aligns with our true desires rather than societal expectations.
Instead of FOMO, I propose we embrace JOMO, the 'Joy of Missing Out.' JOMO is all about gratitude and living intentionally.
If you struggle with FOMO, you'll love this week's episode. Listen in and hear...
How my personal experience with FOMO led me to prioritize joy
The reasons why we end up feeling pressured and exhausted by trying to keep up with others
What we're really seeing on social media
How to embrace a life of JOMO and do the things that truly matter
Practical tips for prioritizing our health and well-being by focusing on what we have
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and a Cold Canadian Winter Story
01:05 Understanding FOMO: The Fear of Missing Out
03:32 Personal Experiences with FOMO
05:44 The Impact of Social Media on FOMO
16:44 Embracing JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
18:47 Prioritizing What Matters Most
19:34 Practicing Gratitude and Abundance
21:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
