How do you take the fear out of missing out with ease? Do you fear missing out on things. Or do you even know if you have a fear of missing out? Have you even considered missing out on things is actually a fear?
Read on to learn more about the fear of missing out, why it is considered a fear, and how to overcome it.
There is a lot of commotion out there about “the fear of missing out. ”
We may not know it, but it is driven by social media, emails, and we even say it!
Did you know the fear of missing out is so common, it even has its own acronym, FOMO.
And even though the fear of missing out seems pretty harmless, it is still a fear and it needs to be taken seriously.
Back before social media, one would hear or learn bout events by calling someone. Other places to find events was through flyers and newspapers. You could also learn of events through radio and tv ads.
Today we have social media. You can see what your friends and family were doing from taking vacations, new additions to the family, marriages, parties, and so forth. These are amazing events, right? No. Not always. You see, some of us are finding these things out through social media, not because our friends and family told us.
Then what happens? You start to question whether they like you or wonder why you were not invited, since you did not know. And if that is not enough, you start to check social media frequently so you and stay updated and not miss out.
This is a perfect reason why the fear of missing out should not be taken lightly. Here’s why. These negative thoughts creep up on you and then you might start feeling anxiety and depression.
We all go through life wanting to belong to something and just wanting to be wanted. It simply is human nature.
As you start believing your family and friend are excluding you, one starts to feel alone and isolated. Those are not pleasant feelings to have.
This is a perfect example as to why we should not compare ourselves and our experiences to those of other.
As a parent, and I don’t think I am alone with this, but we as parents have a great fear of missing out. I felt like I had to have the perfect birthday parties, buy the perfect homecoming dress, and take the perfect pictures etc. But why? My kids did not care about that stuff, only I did. I put that pressure on myself. Eventually, I learned to relax, and document the moments, but not miss out on being in the moment.
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How To Deal With The Fear Of Missing Out
To overcome the fear of missing out you must understand the problem.
Usually, FOMO has not considered the issue that needs to be addressed. It’s the results of FOMO that needed to be taken seriously due to it leading to depression, anxiety, etc.
If you accept that FOMO is actually fear, then you allow your mind to focus on ways to address the issue. However, when you believe FOMO is normal and acceptable and not fear, then the issue is your family and friends are having fun without you.
Read that again… If you recognize FOMO as fear, you focus on addressing the issue. If you believe it as normal, you see your friends and family as the problem.
When you accept FOMO as normal your thoughts start to go in the direction of friends and family who don’t like you and it all goes downhill from there.
I revert back to my story about parenting with perfect parties, pics, etc. When I focused on how perfect they had to be, one thing would go wrong after another, and what I really learned was that I was actually missing out on the things that meant most to my kids and family.
Know that reality is scripted
The reality is much simpler than you see. Your family and friends on social media are just posting highlights of their lives. It doesn’t mean that everything is pleasant in their lives. Although some people do post that as well.
But we don’t fear missing out on negative events.
Think about the last time you took a photo to place on FB. How many times did it take to get that perfect photo? And let me guess, it was photoshopped or filters applied. Right?
Here is a thought. When those people do post things on FB and you think their lives are better than yours, do you ever think they may be stuck on social media to make sure they are getting likes? Some people post because they feel they need the likes or affirmations from others.
It’s highly unlikely that your friends and family have a better life than yours.
This is the reason the fear of missing out brings unhappiness.
Think about it. When you are not happy about your life, you just assume that everyone else’s is great. It’s not always true.
Social media is not reality
Take a moment to realize social media does not portray a true reality. We make it what we want.
Some people post nothing but accomplishments. But, do they ever post their failures?
Others may post happy families. However, are they always happy?
So why do we assume that everything and everyone on social media is great?
As stated before, they need to seek the likes and take in the affirmations.
You might also see influencers and they use their posts to make money off of likes. It certainly does not mean that they are any happier than the next person.
Plain and simple, do not compare your life in any way, shape, or form to others. You will never fully understand the circumstances of issues of the one you are comparing yourself with.
Find the joy in your life
Use your energy elsewhere!
Start appreciating your own life and how far you have come.
Practice mindfulness and meditation to find that joy. Mindfulness and meditation are non-judgemental awareness and observation that are focused on the present day.
Because FOMO is directly associated with unhappiness, you look for experiences to confirm your feelings and doubts.
When you change your mindset to mindfulness and meditation, you focus on the present. Not the past, not the future, the present.
You don’t pay attention to others. You only focus on enjoying the NOW.
Have appropriate judgment
There is a story that goes like this.
You are driving an old car and you drive by someone driving a brand new car. You wish you had a car like that. But as you were driving by you passed a person on a bike who wished they had your old car. And as that biker went by your car, there was someone walking and wished they had the bike. But there was a child in the window who was in a wheelchair wishing they could walk.
Make sense. Be content with what you have because there are many out there that don’t even have that.
Accept the fact you get to choose how you react to everything. Allow yourself to find joy in all situations no matter how small.
How many of us when we were 12 wanted to be 13. When you are 13 you want to be 16 and 16 wanted to be 21. How do you feel about that now if you are older? Right?
Final Thoughts
A moment is all you have. So allow yourself to enjoy it. Don’t wish for more or wish for less. Enjoy it!
Keep in mind when comparing yourself to others. This is what people want others to see. It doesn’t mean it’s a reality for them.
Therefore, do not allow the fear of missing out to cause you unnecessary anxiety or depression.
Live your life at the moment! No regrets!
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