FOMO (Fear of Missing out)

FOMO (Fear of Missing out)

  • Hi Hermina Friends, do you often use Social Media? It is undeniable, social media often makes its users addicted.
    In fact, in certain cases, a person can be very scared and anxious if they are not connected to their account, even for a few minutes!
    If that happens, beware!! Maybe, unconsciously you have been exposed to a disorder called FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
    
    FOMO?
    a condition in which a person often feels worried about being left out of news or new trends. People who experience it often feel afraid that they will be labeled as out of date and out of date. This fear of being left behind refers to the feeling or perception that other people are having fun living a better life, or experiencing better things.
    
    Impact of experiencing FOMO
    Influence their perspective on the ideal life. Considering other people's happiness, success, and experiences to attract, makes his life sadder. Someone who experiences FOMO has a low level of life satisfaction because they constantly compare their lives with others. Over time, this feeling of fear of being left behind can also cause anxiety.
    Please note, anxiety is something that can trigger excessive stress
    
    Symptoms of FOMO sufferers
    Always check the gadget.
    Someone who is experiencing FOMO will always check their cellphone as if they don't want to miss any news
    
     Always want to know the lives of others.
    Always want to know the latest gossip.
     More concerned with social media than real life resulting in a desire to be recognized by others in cyberspace.
     Spending money beyond one's means and buying things that are not really important under the pretext of keeping things out of date.
     Less assertive. It often happens when someone doesn't want to miss anything, so they always accept every invitation that isn't interesting or unnecessary.
    
    
    How to avoid FOMO
     Limit the use of social media and gadgets. Limiting yourself in using social media can reduce FOMO.
    Understand social media, not the real world
    Looking for a real connection. Avoid feeling FOMO by engaging in real connections
    Gratitude, FOMO tend to compare their lives with others. Not infrequently this feeling is followed by anxiety and jealousy.
     Relaxation/mediation
    Respect yourself
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