FOMO is Tiring You Out (And You Might Not Even Notice)

Ever caught yourself scrolling, thinking,

“Should I be doing more?”

“Am I missing something?”

“Why does everyone seem ahead of me?”

That’s FOMO - the Fear of Missing Out. And in this digital age, it’s not just a fleeting feeling. It’s quietly wearing us down.

We’re constantly plugged in.

Career wins. Side hustles. Vacations. Fitness goals. Social updates.

It feels like everyone’s doing everything - except us.

The sneaky thing about FOMO?

It tells us we need to keep saying yes.

Yes to more projects. Yes to every invite. Yes to staying “in the loop.”

Before we know it, we’re stretched thin, exhausted, and feeling like we’re somehow still behind. That’s the fast lane to burnout.

🧠 Psychology studies show FOMO sparks anxiety and makes us over-commit just to avoid feeling left out. But the truth is, constantly chasing what’s next leaves us missing what’s right in front of us.

What helps?

✅ Pause before you say yes.

✅ Pick what actually matters to you (not just what’s trending).

✅ Remind yourself: It’s okay to miss out sometimes.

Because missing out is not always a loss - it can be a way of protecting your energy and peace.

💬 Have you ever caught yourself deep in FOMO? How do you handle it?