Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3599: Make FOMO a No Go by Kerri Richardson on How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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May 16, 2025 Fear of missing out can rob us of joy and distract from the present. Kerri Richardson emphasizes tuning into what truly fulfills you, rather than succumbing to external pressures. She discusses the impact of social media on our happiness and offers practical strategies for embracing life in the moment. By crafting a list of desired activities and prioritizing genuine experiences, we can reject FOMO. Time tracking is also highlighted as a tool to boost productivity and make more deliberate choices.
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Childhood FOMO TV Anecdote
- As a 12-year-old, Kerri Richardson constantly flipped TV channels to avoid missing better music videos.
- This behavior illustrates an early example of FOMO, leading to never fully enjoying any single video.
FOMO Steals Present Joy
- FOMO causes you to miss the present moment by worrying about others' experiences.
- True happiness and fulfillment come from within, not from external events.
Choose Joy Over FOMO
- Choose your activities by tuning inward to what truly makes you happy, ignoring FOMO.
- Reduce media consumption to live your own life and select what you genuinely want.