our fear of missing out keeps us on our toes. it’s what leads us to compare ourselves with others. it’s not limited to the fun events our friends are going to, but we can compared ourselves to the people around us in all aspects of life: romantic relationships, friendships, professional success, and arguably the most mentally taxing, the degrees to which other people are content with their lives, and how that compares to the way we view our own achievements and goals.

join me this week to unpack 3 types of fomo: academic, social, and life milestones.