Explore the fear of missing out in careers, the impact of FOMO on decision-making, and strategies to combat FOMO. Discover the importance of staying true to personal values and finding fulfillment. Learn practical tips to overcome career FOMO and reflect on personal growth and achievements.
Career FOMO originates from social media triggers, self-comparisons, and 'shoulds' in career progression.
Combatting FOMO involves self-reflection, limiting social media, and focusing on personal achievements and control.
Deep dives
Understanding Career FOMO Trigger Points
Career FOMO stems from various triggers like social media, career stage, and age, leading to a sense of missing out on opportunities. Engaging in compulsive behavior driven by the need to belong exacerbates this feeling. The podcast delves into research highlighting the impact of social media on fostering FOMO, especially since the emergence of platforms like Facebook.
Identifying and Addressing Career FOMO
Listeners are encouraged to self-reflect on specific indicators of career FOMO, such as negative feelings when comparing oneself to others and a persistent sense of 'shoulds' in one's career progression. By recognizing these signs and evaluating personal responses, individuals can gain greater awareness of and control over career FOMO triggers.
Navigating Career FOMO with Practical Strategies
Practical strategies are shared to combat career FOMO, including limiting social media use, reevaluating friendships that may contribute to FOMO, and focusing on aspects within one's control to enhance confidence. Employing these strategies helps individuals shift their mindset from comparisons to self-assuredness and contentment with their current achievements.
Embracing Self-Awareness and Future-Focused Mindset
The podcast advocates for self-awareness and mental time travel to envision future successes and reinforce personal achievements. By engaging in pride projects and crafting success statements, individuals can combat career FOMO proactively, maintaining a positive outlook on their career progression and choices.
When Helen and Sarah asked the Squiggly Careers community whether FOMO affected how they thought about their development, the overwhelming response was YES. This week's episodes explores where FOMO comes from, what problems it leads to and simple actions you can take so it doesn't causes issues for confidence and happiness at work.
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