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Uzone.id — Most young adults experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) while scrolling through social media these days. For those who don’t know what FOMO is, it’s that feeling when you’re afraid to miss something that happens on social media and don’t wanna leave the apps.
It’s scary when you can’t leave your phone because that feeling haunts you every time you close the screen. But don’t worry, here are five tricks to beat FOMO and take charge of your social media experience like a boss.
Set Boundaries Like a Pro.
First thing first: it’s time for you to set some rules for your social media use. You can decide how much time you should spend on scrolling social media each day and stick to it. Just trust us, setting time limits will push away the FOMO feeling little by little and give you more time to do what you should do in real life.
Sarah Johnson, a digital wellness guru said that setting boundaries is the key. It lets you stay in control of your social media without it taking over your day.
Showing some gratitude for yourself–being grateful is a must!
Instead of comparing yourself to those insta-perfect posts – which are fake and gimmick only, you can start by focusing on what makes your life uniquely amazing. Take a look in the mirror and be grateful for what you have now.
Take a moment to appreciate your achievements and adventures. Gratitude would beat FOMO any day any time!
Mark Thompson, a mental health specialist said, “Gratitude is your superpower against FOMO. When you celebrate your wins, you’re less likely to feel jealous of others’ highlight reels.”
Start organizing your feed and make it yours.
It’s time for you to take charge of your feeds! How? Start with unfollowing accounts that make you feel insecure and start following the ones that inspire and uplift your energy.
This is your account and your feed should be a positive and comfortable place that reflects who you are and what you love. Do not let the algorithm beat you!
If we can make an analogy, your social media feed is like your vibe board. So, fill it with positive stuff that makes your mood better, and forget about the rest.
Let’s try to put the phone down during big moments.
When something beautiful is happening in real life—whether it’s a concert, a family dinner, or chillin’ with your besties, try to put the phone away and focus on what’s in front of you. Enjoy every moment without the distraction of updates and likes on your social media–keep the phone on silent mode. It’s all about living in the moment.
“Being there is where the beautiful things happen without any digital distraction. Just soak up those moments without worrying about what’s happening online because you’re living in a real-life world.
Let’s try to have fun with real-life activities.
Don’t forget about the real world, remember that you live on this planet called Earth and not a web called Google. Hang out with friends, dive into hobbies, talk with neighbors, and do stuff that makes you feel awesome when you’re offline. Real connections and real experiences beat virtual notifications on any day of the week.
Real-life adventures are the best adventures and building memories with friends and doing things you love is what life is all about.
So there you have it—five ways to break FOMO and make your social media game on your own. Remember, life isn’t about comparing yourself to others’ feeds. It’s about making your own story, feeling the moment, and finding joy in the things that make you feel yourself.
