Opposite of the “fear of missing out” (FOMO), the “joy of missing out” (JOMO) embraces missing various opportunities, perhaps by coming to terms with all the “missed opportunities” that often exist in day to day life which can cause anxiety for some people.

Has anyone felt this or have thoughts on the concept?

  • Zachariah@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    6 months ago

    I wasn’t part of any conversations at the end of a work meeting, so I left promptly to head down to the catered lunch. I ended up almost first in line and got best pick of food options. I sat alone while I ate and waited for others to get their food. That meant being able to finish without being asked a question with my mouth full. Then colleagues joined me, and I could converse with them while they ate. Much more relaxing.

  • Alice@hilariouschaos.comMEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    I had a friend like this. He always had a lot of energy and was a social butterfly, and I never wanted to do anything and she always nag me Sue you. And I ended up loving going with her

  • disguy_ovahea@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    I used to catch as many Phish shows as I could in the ‘90s, mostly in NY, NJ, CT and MA. I made it to all three Maine festivals too, The Great Went, Lemonwheel, and It. I was so heartbroken that I wasn’t able to get off work to make it to their farewell show at Coventry in 2004. It turned out to be mostly inaccessible due to mud, and Trey was so deep into opiates they sounded awful. Out of all my friends that went, only one could even make it into the show. It cost him thousands in car repairs. I was grateful that my last show was a good one.