The Joy of Missing Out: Why Feeling Glad to Opt Out Is a Sign of Growth

We hear a lot about FOMO, the fear of missing out. It’s the anxiety that everyone else is doing something better, more exciting, more meaningful. But there’s a powerful, often overlooked opposite: JOMO, the Joy of Missing Out. And far from being a sign that you’re checked out or anti-social, JOMO is actually a sign of emotional maturity, nervous system regulation, and living in alignment with your…