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Don’t fight the
FOMO
Don’t fight the
FOMOFEAR OF MISSING OUT
We’ve all been there… curled up on the couch, settled in for the night, knowing full well you could,
and possibly should, be doing something else.
You don’t really want to go to that event, or leave the house, but all your friends will be there and you
hate missing out…
Welcome to FOMO!
Is FOMO actually real?
Is FOMO actually real?Studies show…
Is FOMO actually real?Studies show…
Source: http://www.statravel.com.au/fomo-guide.htm
So, for most people, experiencing FOMO is inevitable at some point in time.
Too much can push you into overdrive and leave you feeling anxious.
FOMO can also make you feel indecisive and overwhelmed, which can lead to you making
decisions based on emotion, not logic. Being driven by FOMO can lead to burnout if you never say no.
But…
FOMO can also be the constant, unwavering push of encouragement that gets you outside of your
comfort zone and that could lead you to new friends, networks or free food!
The key is learning when to fight your FOMO and when to embrace it…
To help you learn the difference, we’ve weighed up the pros and cons and added some logic to the
equation to demonstrate the
times you should embrace FOMO at university.
1. Getting involved online“I can’t be bothered to introduce myself on the course forum… but I don’t want to miss out on the chance to get to know people when we have a group assignment coming up…”
1. Getting involved onlinePros
Can meet other students in your course
Can think about your comment before posting to avoid saying something embarrassing
Lecturer will see you’re participating
Don’t need to leave the couch
Getting dressed isn’t necessary
Can eat all the food without judgement
CONSMight make a typo in post
Who’d have ever thought you could make friends without leaving the couch?
DON’T FIGHT THE FOMO
2. Uni events“Should I stay in bed and skip today’s event or should I be social and potentially meet some new people? That would mean missing my afternoon nap… but maybe I’ll meet people who love napping as much as I do and we can bond over that?”
2. Uni eventsPros
Can meet new people
Furry friends could be present
There might be food
Chance to learn about extra-curricular activities
Opportunity for cool Instagram pics
Chance to network with different people
There could be freebies
Can attend some events online
Might even have a good time
CONSMight not like it
Miss out on an afternoon nap
Miss out on valuable Netflix time
Might not know what to say
Every event may not be for you, but there are plenty to choose from.
DON’T FIGHT THE FOMO
3. Study goals“I could watch the new season that I’m dying to see and just dropped on Netflix … or, if I start my essay now, I could study and increase my chances of getting a better mark…”
3. Study goalsPros
Get ahead on that assignment
Get the mark you know you’re capable of
Won’t feel guilty for going to that event on the weekend or for watching Netflix later
Opportunity to post on social media that you actually did some study (and hopefully receive much praise)
Great excuse to catch up with friends for a study sesh
Any food consumed can be passed off as study snacks (which are perfectly acceptable and necessary to fuel your brain)
Sense of accomplishment
CONSNot always fun
Will take effort
. GRADUATION“I can’t miss my graduation… can I? I’m an online student, so might not know anyone. But then again, I’ve worked hard for this strut across the stage and it could be nice to celebrate with the fam…”
ProsYou’ve worked hard for this and deserve to celebrate
Get to add a face to the names you’ve come across in the online forums
Could still make uni friends
Chance to get some wicked photos
Good excuse for a new outfit (guys, girls)
Reason to celebrate and have fun with the family
CONSMight not know anyone graduating
Hat hair…
. GRADUATION
Still not convinced? Check out why you should attend your graduation!
DON’T FIGHT THE FOMO
Use FOMO in balance to fuel your motivation in seeking adventure and
getting out of your comfort zone.
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Now that you know when to embrace FOMO at uni, you can avoid KYMO (knowing you’d miss out). Which reminds us, don’t miss the chance to access
free study tips and advice from current students and take your study to the next level!
Think you’re a chronic FOMO sufferer? Find out about the different types of FOMO here.
