Social networks have fully established themselves in our lives, becoming the favorite entertainment medium for millions of people and occupying many hours of each user’s day. These platforms have been with us for many years, and it has only been in recent years that we have begun to realize the negative effects of overexposure to these apps.
Social networks create a false world, where people only post good things, which in turn generates a vicious circle in which each user questions why the lives of others seem so wonderful and theirs is not, when The reality of the person who publishes this is very different. At the same time, it seems that if you don’t upload everything you do online, you don’t do anything with your life.
All this has led to two main consequences, on the one hand Spending too much time on these platforms can lead to problems with your mental health. such as depression, anxiety and complexes. At the same time also causes what is known as FOMO (Fear of missing out) which translates as the fear of missing outwhich is a psychological pathology that generates a constant feeling that others are having a good time while you are away.
FOMO has multiplied in recent years, causing many people suffer from this constant anxiety and do not want to miss a moment, just in case it is a memorable one. It is impossible to live with this unrest, since you cannot always be everywhere and at all times, which is why more and more young people are coining a new stance around social networks and this constantly connected world called JOMO.
Apply JOMO to end FOMO
JOMO refers to Joy of missing out, the antonym of FOMO, and translates as the joy of missing out on things. This approach proposes embracing intentional disconnection and enjoy the benefits of being absent from certain moments. Faced with this social pressure that young people have adopted (due to psychological needs for belonging and self-affirmation) to not be excluded from significant or valuable experiences for their lives, JOMO is planted as a movement against the current.
The idea now is that not being present or “missing out” is not only acceptable, but it can become a source of personal well-being. The truth is that this idea has been around for a long time, and already in 2014 the author Christina Crook in her book The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World proposed this model of living.
The benefits of JOMO
- Reduces stress and anxiety: By freeing yourself from the pressure of being constantly connected and up to date, you reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
- Improves sleep: By reducing the use of electronic devices before bed, you fall asleep more easily and sleep better.
- Promotes healthy habits: By having more free time, you can dedicate it to activities that benefit your health, such as exercising, cooking healthy foods, or spending time in nature.
- Increases concentration– By eliminating distractions, you focus better on your tasks and are more productive.
- Stimulates creativity: By having time for reflection and introspection, you encourage creative thinking and the generation of new ideas.
- Improves self-esteema: allows you to focus on your own needs and desires, without comparing yourself to others.
- Strengthen real relationships– By spending quality time with the people you care about, without distractions, you create deeper, more meaningful connections.
How to apply JOMO to your life
For all these reasons, applying this movement is very beneficial for your life, and here are some ways how you can incorporate it into your daily life.
- Reduce time on social networkss: to do this, set usage time limits, turn off notifications and create spaces free of social networks, for example, after 9:00 p.m., do not use social networks.
- Prioritize real experiences: Instead of sitting at home on the couch, plan activities that involve going outside, even if it’s just for a walk, or that don’t require the use of technology such as reading, cooking or drawing.
- Appreciate what you have and don’t be envious: It may be the most complicated, but learn to enjoy what you have rather than complain about what you don’t, and always remember that on social networks not everything that appears is real or is what it seems.
Remember that the JOMO It is a gradual process. It’s not about giving up everything or isolating yourself from the world.but about finding a healthy balance between connection and disconnection, since if something is not doing you good it is better that you leave it. Your unhappiness could be caused by social networks.
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