What if genuine contentment lies in not being present? We’ll explore how JOMO represents a newfound sense of liberation.
Let’s begin with the fundamentals: JOMO means
\”Joy Of Missing Out\”
, which can be interpreted as \”the
joy of missing something\”
. On the other hand, FOMO stands for
\”Fear Of Missing Out\”
, which means \”the
fear of missing something
The idea behind JOMO emerged in 2012 through an American entrepreneur who became a dad. After starting to turn down certain invites, he noticed he wasn’t experiencing frustration; instead, he felt relief. This shift towards being choosier about social outings unexpectedly led to a sense of happiness.
Have you ever felt uneasy about skipping out on a gathering? Worried about missing out on all the exciting stories or moments that everyone might remember decades later? Has traveling made you nervous, thinking you could miss seeing something truly spectacular? Ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when scrolling through posts of friends enjoying an idyllic time at a popular hotspot, leaving you with nothing but pizza and streaming shows on a Friday night? These feelings suggest you may have FOMO. However, take heart; this issue has a solution. Enter JOMO as your remedy.
The invitation is simple:
cease indulging in the \”what if\” scenario
, examining others’ lives through the distorted filter of their curated shares, dwelling on proclaimed regrets. Embrace the current moment and perhaps savor the experience of missing out. Avoid falling for invitations disguised as constant notifications; instead, concentrate solely on what truly matters to you and pursue that.
your ideal plan.
Considering the substantial viewership (measured in tens of millions) of the #JOMO hashtag on social media, it appears that you have plenty of company in preferring a
chill
Program tonight on Saturday evening. There’s no need to be present everywhere, sharing every detail with everyone around you; this is where JOMO comes into play.
the significance of prioritizing your authenticity.
Tonight, put aside FOMO (and your smartphone) for once. Trust me; feeling like you\’re missing out will feel quite liberating. Particularly when enjoying some pizza along with whatever show you’re currently binge-watching!
(MH featuring Céline Massart – Image: © FreePik)