Letting Go Of FOMO

If I had a dollar for every time I was tempted to hang out with my friends instead of doing work, I'd have a yacht made of gold.Infact, I'd be so rich that my yacht would have a yacht for when it wants to take a break. That's right! I'd be so rich that my yacht would be a human with needs.#Yacht Goals

The point is, I get it and I have been there. You have work to do and your friends are all going out, about to have the time of their lives. You'll be at your desk reviewing documents and they'll probably be out winning the lottery and taking cute pictures with perfect lighting; to be honest ,they'll probably run into Katy Perry and do fireworks together .Or at least that's what your brain is convincing you will happen. Do you hear that? It's FOMO knocking on your door.

For all you unhip elderly folk who don't know what FOMO is , get with the times! In other words, google it like I did and pretend you knew the meaning all along.DUH. FOMO is the fear of missing out , and it's a crucial obstacle to overcome on the road to success.FOMO is not only strong enough to encourage you to stop working but also sly enough to convince you that you have got your priorities all wrong. It's that stupid voice that says, "You are going to miss out on life for a good grade? That's stupid! School is a ridiculous institution. Maybe you shouldn't believe in the system. YEAH!EFF THE SYSTEM." The next thing you know you're wearing a tie-dye shirt and using words like "rad", all because you want to go to the movies instead of writing an essay.

Temptations to slack off will always be there, and that will never change. What has to change is your ability to deal with temptation. To be successful, you need to be able to look FOMO in the eyes and say NO.In response ,FOMO will stand there, pout , and throw a temper tantrum, but you have to be strong and hold your ground. The only way to overcome FOMO is to recognize that the joy of accomplishing goals is much greater than the disappointment of missing out on a little fun. Parties are fun in the short term, but fulfilling your goals will bring you greater happiness in the long term. Also, there's probably a line to use the bathroom at the party, and who the hell wants to hold in their pee to hover over a disgusting toilet seat? You'd rather get some work done. Plus, no one can hold the hover for that long.Let's BE REAL.

If we are honest, though, that's easy to say and hard to do. So pay close attention to the good grade you got when you studied instead of partied. Don't just let the moment pass. Really take it in and think about how it makes you feel. Think about the promotion you got for staying late instead of going for drinks with your co - workers. Make a list of accomplishments and recognize how you achieved them. Focusing on your work moves you closer to reaching your goals. That is a fact. Keep training your brain to pay attention to how rewarding it is to work hard .Soon you'll stop worrying about what parties you missed, and you'll develop a hustler's FOMO: the fear of missing out on an accomplishment.

So the next time you're faced with FOMO ( and I promise you , there will always be a next time), ask yourself one question :"What will my future self thank me for doing today? "Once you answer that question, shut up , work hard , and go accomplish your goals.

So just be like Elsa, and Let FOMO Go (MIC DROP)

@khadija14