3 Mindset Shifts To Eliminate FOMO And Stop Scrolling And Bingeing

I was wrong three days ago

Back then I told you the ONE reason for lacking self-control being the conflict between your executive and intuitive mind. However, I discovered another great factor in the endless pursuit:

FOMO (fear of missing out), the nagging feeling that something else is always better than your current experience. Thus you keep scrolling in anticipation.

Whether it is greener grass, magic pills, or illuminating mirages, this ambient anxiety of FOMO is not a good long-term strategy. Below are three different ways of counteracting it:

You are always missing out — be happy for it

There are a billion and one events in the world that you cannot attend at the same time, no matter how hard you try. Ever tried watching four different Youtube videos simultaneously while both eating ice cream and having a meaningful conversation?

Ultimately you have to prioritize.

You have to let go of the fantasies that all other options are 100% unquestionably great. Everything in life will be dull if you have too high expectations of everything and focus only on the flaws.