FOMO
October 7th, 2025
Writer: Goldie Abrahams
Editor: Sophia Wohl
It is without a doubt that almost every person has experienced some level of FOMO, fear of missing out, a challenging battle of self, one no one ever wins. Throughout my entire life I have had issues with FOMO. I felt like I was constantly missing something important, or exciting. It didn’t matter what the event was or if there was something going on and I wasn’t there. FOMO is a dominator, FOMO is an inanimate bully. But, it takes a lot of self-growth and self-reflection to understand just how silly FOMO really is.
How many times have you gone out and realized you would have been better off staying in? This happens to me all the time. I am comfortable in my own bed, freshly showered, and watching my show when suddenly someone brings up the idea of going out or any kind of plan. At that moment I feel as if I have no choice but to get up and go. Even though I wish I could just stay at home, relaxing. Yet, I still force myself up anyway. I am blinded by the fact that I really do have a choice on what I choose to do, and no one but myself can make that decision.
The choice of following the crowd, or beating to your own drum is something a majority of people struggle with on a daily basis. The idea of putting yourself first, and not prioritizing what others may expect out of you is most important. Now I’m not saying getting over the fear of having FOMO is easy. Trust me, it took me years to be content with the fact that there will be times that I am not involved in events, or exciting plans, and with that the earth still spins. The world will not stop turning if you miss one night of going out, or one crazy turn of events in someone else's life.
It is clear that not caring is easier said than done, but the more you reassure yourself that you are not missing anything is when that feeling of worry begins to fade. Constantly reminding yourself that staying home in bed watching a movie is 100% acceptable and normal for one to do. Many times the nights spent home by oneself, eating dinner, watching a show, and going to sleep early end up being more enjoyable than an alternative plan that involves going out.
If you come to terms with the idea that you will not be everywhere all the time, and it is okay to put yourself first and do something that YOU want to do, the idea of FOMO will no longer terrorize you. In the grand scheme of life, one night will not impact your future. You will have an infinite number of chances to explore, and experience.
Never forget that it is your life, and how you choose to spend your time is entirely your decision. Just because you miss one adventure, one party, one dinner, or one gathering does not mean the world stops spinning. Your life will carry on just the same, and you will be okay.
