You know when you are sitting at home, scrolling through your social media feeds, and suddenly, there it is—the ultimate party of the century, the concert of a lifetime, or the brunch where everyone seems to be having a blast? And where are you? On your couch, in your pajamas, questioning everything.
That, my friends, is the FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out.
FOMO is like that overzealous friend who insists on telling you about the best night of their life and making you wonder why you weren’t there.
It’s the nagging feeling that everyone else is out there living their best lives while you’re stuck in a Netflix-induced hibernation.
But remember, FOMO is the side effect of a world that has gotten very good at showing off its highlight reel.
But FOMO is not the only issue that keeps us questioning our decisions, there is another sneaky one right around the corner.
It’s when you are about to make a decision, take a risk, or make a big purchase, and suddenly, the haunting whispers of judgment start echoing in your head.
This is FOPO. Fear of Other People’s Opinions.
FOPO is the fear that Aunt Mildred will disapprove. Your neighbor will raise an eyebrow. Or Karen, from accounting, will give you the side-eye at the water cooler.
FOPO is the ultimate party crasher, the Debbie Downer of personal expression.
In today’s episode of The OverThinker’s Guide to Joy podcast, I talk about the antidote to FOMO and how to keep the FOPO from living rent-free in your head.
You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Happy Wednesday!
xo, Jackie
P.S. Do you struggle with FOMO or FOPO? If so, let’s chat. You can schedule a free discovery call with me here, or send me a message and we can find a time together.
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