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We all have bad things we could think about. But they don’t bother us when we pay them no mind. “Look on the bright side” is a cliche, but it’s also scientifically valid. By doing this, you can physically discover all the things that you should hold onto and perhaps interact with a bit more and all the things you may need to cut out of your life or adjust the way you interact with them. We have almost instant access to being aware of what we miss out on, such as seeing photos of friends at a party or on their travels.

If so, this can be a clear symptom of FOMO because you want to feel accepted by others when you are perfect the way you are! #6 – Never Missing an Event, Even When You Don’t Feel Like It Fill the table and centre tower with water and pour in some bubble bath soap, then turn on the attached motor and watch the foam start to build! FOMO, or the fear of missing out, refers to the feeling or perception that other people are having fun, experiencing new things or living a better life than you. And while it most often pops up when you see or perceive these characteristics in people you love and you’re close with, it can also occur with parasocial relationships. When you see people you don’t know but follow on social media doing really cool things you wish you were doing, it can have a lasting impact on how you feel about yourself. If you are booking a vacation simply so you can upload photos to your social media account, you may be going on vacation for the wrong reasons. You may spend the whole time trying to get the ‘perfect’ photo to show your followers without really appreciating where you are.To help avoid this feeling, try slowing down, practicing discernment, and being willing to not “have it all.” So, is the solution to FOMO as simple as taking a break from social media? Or are there other ways you can learn to cope with stress associated with online use?

It seems, therefore, that social media contributes to the negative self-perpetuating cycle of constantly seeing all the fun others are having (without you), and then feeling bad about it. Set goals that are exciting and paint a picture of a visually compelling future that you want to achieve for yourself. Build measurements and deadlines into your goal setting and celebrate progress and achievements along the way. 2. Appreciate what you have Much of FOMO happens through engaging with people and content on social media, often from people that we don’t know very well. Instead, invest your time and energy in the people that matter most in your life. It can be useful to think about the reason why you do certain things: is it to appear impressive to others or for your own enjoyment?We are constantly comparing ourselves to people around us, and a lot of the time, doing so can actually serve us. Learning from the examples of others is an important way humans adapt and grow.

The problem with FOMO is the individuals it impacts are looking outward instead of inward,” McLaughlin said. “When you’re so tuned in to the ‘other,’ or the ‘better’ (in your mind), you lose your authentic sense of self. This constant fear of missing out means you are not participating as a real person in your own world.”

So you’re not feeling so great — whether you realize it or not — and you turn to social media to make you feel better. Only one problem there: it actually makes you feel worse… Get clear on what’s most important to you, and what other people are doing won’t matter so much. You will have your path and plan to follow. 4. Be more intentional From a psychological standpoint, when it starts to impact your daily life, we know there’s an issue. And that’s any domain of life: social interactions, athletics, school, relationships,” states Dr. Sullivan. “Whatever it may be, if any aspect of your life is disrupted, we need to be able to identify the root of the problem and any potential solutions that can help.” Tips to help overcome and deal with FOMO So, now we know social media usage should be curbed (or halted depending on how brave you’re feeling), it might be akin to putting a plaster on - it will potentially stop the amount of FOMO because it won’t be in your face, however, will it stop the lingering feeling that you’re missing out on something? Once the foam fills the centre tower, open the caps to release the surprise shapes (star, smiley face, noodle and more!)

It can be really beneficial to try to appreciate what you already have in life, such as a home, health, or family for instance. Tandon, A., Kaur, P., Dhir, A., & Mäntymäki, M. (2020). Sleepless due to social media? Investigating problematic sleep due to social media and social media sleep hygiene. Computers in human behavior, 113, 106487.

Fuller, K. (2018, July 26). JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out . Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-is-state-mind/201807/jomo-the-joy-missing-out