The driver of FOMO (the fear of missing out) is the social pressure to be at the right place with the right people, whether it’s from a sense of duty or just trying to get ahead, we feel (a) obligated to attend certain events for work, for family and for friends. This pressure from society combined with FOMO can wear us down. According to a recent survey, 70 percent of employees admit that when they take a vacation, they still don’t (b) disconnectfrom work. Our digital habits, which include constantly checking emails, and social media timelines, have become so firmly established, it is nearly impossible to simply enjoy the moment, along with the people with whom we are sharing these moments. JOMO (the joy of missing out) is the emotionally intelligent antidote to FOMO and is essentially about being present and being (c) content with where you are at in life. You do not need to compare your life to others but instead, practice tuning out the background noise of the “shoulds” and “wants” and learn to let go of worrying whether you are doing something wrong. JOMO allows us to live life in the slow lane, to appreciate human connections, to be (d) intentional with our time, to practice saying “no,” to give ourselves “tech‐free breaks,” and to give ourselves permission to acknowledge where we are and to feel emotions. Instead of constantly trying to keep up with the rest of society, JOMO allows us to be who we are in the present moment. When you (e) activatethat competitive and anxious space in your brain, you have so much more time, energy, and emotion to conquer your true priorities.
* antidote: 해독제