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Optimal Living Daily · August 28, 2026 · 9m

4135: The Only Remedy for FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) by Courtney Carver on Mindfulness

Courtney Carver

Courtney Carver explains that the only true remedy for FOMO is presence, not more effort. She identifies the signs of FOMO—like saying yes when your heart says no and endless scrolling—and offers five practical ways to cultivate presence, such as turning off devices and choosing depth over breadth. The goal is to trade the fear of missing out for the joy of missing out, or JOMO, which allows deeper connection with what's right in front of you.

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Novel

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JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
The antidote to FOMO is JOMO—the joy of missing out—a state of contentment that comes from choosing to be present and accepting that you don't need to be everywhere and do everything.
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Highlights

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The real remedy for FOMO is presence
FOMO signals a lack of engagement; if you're worried about what you're missing, you can't be present, and the only true remedy is presence itself.
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Editorial

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Five practices for staying present
Courtney Carver offers five actionable ways to cultivate presence and combat FOMO, including turning off devices and choosing depth over breadth.
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