The coronavirus pandemic has canceled many things, but FOMO doesn't appear to be one of them. Jennifer Wolkin, a New York-based health and neuropsychologist, describes FOMO, aka the "fear of ...

FOMO isn’t a master you need to obediently follow but, as McGinnis put it, a “tap on the shoulder” reminding you that your existence is transient and you need to decide how to spend it. He ...

Eliza Becker, a 27-year-old from Wollongong, recently shared a video on social media discussing what she refers to as “girlhood FOMO” — the fear of missing out on the close-knit female ...

Over the years, we’ve learned what really drives intense feelings of FOMO – which explains why a run-of-the-mill meeting might feel more crucial than an over-the-top vacation.

There are businesses that survive on FOMO (fear of missing out). The communication, therefore, hinges on the big ‘if’. Take, for instance, the skin whitening and fairness cream industry. Its ...

April 04, 2025 Feeling FOMO for something that's not even fun? It's not the event you're missing, it's the bonding The fear of missing out is anxiety about future social belonging.

In the right dose, FOMO is a healthy feeling that causes us to seek out friendship or motivates us to try new experiences. But FOMO can crop up in all sorts of situations where it’s not so positive.

FOMO happens when people miss the chance to bond with friends, co-workers or teammates they care about (Getty Images) From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on ...