Tag Archives: FOMO

06Oct/26

Why Staying Home Is the Ultimate Luxury

The Luxury of Doing Nothing: Redefining Success Through Peace, Boundaries, and Rest

In a hyper-connected world that constantly celebrates activity, socializing, and external validation, modern freedom and true luxury are being redefined around quietness, solitude, and intentional disconnection. Simple acts like staying at home, enjoying favorite snacks, and setting firm personal boundaries allow individuals to protect their peace and step away from relentless external noise. This mindset drives the shift from FOMO (the fear of missing out) to JOMO (the joy of missing out), where establishing screen boundaries and engaging in analog activities helps reclaim time, lower stress, and foster creativity and mental clarity. Continue reading →

04Mar/23

How to ditch ‘fomo’ and foster ‘jomo’ – the joy of missing out

Fuschia Sirois, Durham University

Have you ever felt a sense of joy because you knew you were missing out on an invitation to a party, shiny new opportunities or the latest social media posts and influencer trends because you were “unplugged”? If so, then you have probably experienced “jomo” – the joy of missing out.

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