(Commentary): FOMO

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Fear Out of Missing Out (FOMO) is much larger than just a fear of missing out of group outing or parties. I believe that all of us experience or have experienced different versions and degrees of FOMO in our life.

It can many forms and handling it requires skill, patience, wisdom, and Kindness. 

We all experience FOMO about our past, present, and future. 

Past:

We all think about the opportunities that were missed. The time that was wasted and chances that were not taken. That job opportunity someone less qualified than us had gotten because we did not have the courage. The time or opportunity that could have used. Fear of missed our time and opportunities.

Present:

Fear that we might not be doing out best. Feeling the competition at work from our peers and colleagues. Fear that we might miss our on opportunities. 

Future:

Fear about the unknown, of what awaits us. Fear that we might miss out on opportunities or chances. 

Sure, it might be feel exaggerated at certain parts, we might not be constantly living with the feeling that we might missed out some future opportunities. But, we might have experienced moments of it. 

Recognising those moments, those weaknesses, and growing out of them would make us a better person. 

You might not be able to fully appreciate the article, until and unless you truly experience it. Then, the way or remediate for it will also be found by you again. At that point, this post can serve you as a foot note. 

What is the opposite of FOMO?

Someone if content. Someone is content when his or herself. Someone who is content will failure or missed opportunities. Someone who recognises that the world does not revolve around his or herself but that there is just a small character in a grander story. Someone who understands his or her purpose on this earth and live to that purpose. Someone who is grateful for the things he or she is blessed him and cherishes those things. 

Recognising FOMO is the first step to a grander you. 

There is no technique or recipe to overcome it. I have not fully figured that out yet. I only know that overcoming it can only be done with time, it can only be done with patience, it can only be done with love (self-love), and it can only be done with a self-awareness & wisdom. 

I do not know the proportions or the right mix of those things to overcome FOMO. I do not think there is a fixed formula. 

But, lets do it. :)

Why not? If you can become a better you.


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