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Why do we think others are better than us?
The phenomenon of longing for missed opportunities has increased significantly recently. Today we will find out where he came from and whether it is possible to fight him.
Why is this problem so urgent and acute now? In fact, the fear of missing out on something important that is not where you are right now has always been there. However, in our time there are many ways to learn about everything that is happening in the world.
In the Middle Ages, you would hardly have had the opportunity to somehow find out that in Brazil at this time there is a merry carnival, and in the capital of your country there is a fascinating fair. However, now with the advent of social networks, you can constantly feel that life is passing by.
Longing for places you've never been and people you've never met. This is an unpleasant feeling that many people face. This is especially true for those who like to browse Instagram and Facebook.
Did you know that this phenomenon has a name? Foreign experts define it as fomo – fear of missing out. Not all people are inclined to such feelings. If you have found your place in life, gained confidence and are happy exactly where you are, you will definitely not experience unpleasant sadness because of the allegedly missed opportunities.
Of course, not everyone can boast of such qualities. It is those who stand in the way of self-improvement that we want to help.
How to Deal with Missed Opportunity Syndrome
How can we stop missing opportunities? No way. The easiest way to get rid of the syndrome of missed opportunities is to try to understand that happiness must originate within us. If you're unhappy, no partying can help you. Even if you visit 100 countries, you will still be unhappy.
People are happy on their own. They have enough for this and the sun ray, which looked out from behind the clouds and the smile of a random stranger. Take these little things and appreciate every moment!
Why is this problem so urgent and acute now? In fact, the fear of missing out on something important that is not where you are right now has always been there. However, in our time there are many ways to learn about everything that is happening in the world.
In the Middle Ages, you would hardly have had the opportunity to somehow find out that in Brazil at this time there is a merry carnival, and in the capital of your country there is a fascinating fair. However, now with the advent of social networks, you can constantly feel that life is passing by.
Longing for places you've never been and people you've never met. This is an unpleasant feeling that many people face. This is especially true for those who like to browse Instagram and Facebook.
Did you know that this phenomenon has a name? Foreign experts define it as fomo – fear of missing out. Not all people are inclined to such feelings. If you have found your place in life, gained confidence and are happy exactly where you are, you will definitely not experience unpleasant sadness because of the allegedly missed opportunities.
Of course, not everyone can boast of such qualities. It is those who stand in the way of self-improvement that we want to help.
How to Deal with Missed Opportunity Syndrome
- Remember that People miss opportunities all the time.. It is impossible to be in several places simultaneously. You can be at one wonderful party and miss another. It's totally normal.
- Many people make a huge mistake when trying to find adventure when they are tired and exhausted. They think that even such a state should not prevent them from enjoying life. Coming to a meeting with friends or a party in this state, after a couple of minutes you realize that it would be better to spend this time at home.
- Watching famous personalities on Instagram, it seems that the life of these amazing people consists only of fun and exciting adventures and meetings. But that is not the case at all. We see only a small fraction of their lives. A huge number of famous artists are so tired of filming another film or interview that they enjoy spending evenings at home with their loved ones.
- It may be hard to believe, but an endless series of festivals, meetings and parties will not make you happy. Most likely, you will only feel an even greater emptiness from deceived expectations.
How can we stop missing opportunities? No way. The easiest way to get rid of the syndrome of missed opportunities is to try to understand that happiness must originate within us. If you're unhappy, no partying can help you. Even if you visit 100 countries, you will still be unhappy.
People are happy on their own. They have enough for this and the sun ray, which looked out from behind the clouds and the smile of a random stranger. Take these little things and appreciate every moment!
