Managing FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out)
California Christian Counseling
How do you start managing FOMO – the fear of missing out? Here’s a situation when it may pop up. You see the group photo on Instagram. You’re not tagged in it. A little squeeze in your gut tells you that you missed your chance to be a part of the group. “All my friends have one.” Your teenager declares emphatically, in another attempt to persuade you to give them whatever the latest trend may be. A fun invitation comes up, but as you try to schedule it you are reminded of a previous commitment. The jolt of frustration is palpable. There is no way for any human being to...
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