FoMO, an acronym popularized by author Patrick J. McGinnis in 2004, has become perceived as a 21st century phenomenon fueled by social media feeds that implore we remain constantly connected.

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 ...

Social media is still a big FOMO trigger. In addition to the abundance of virtual events, social media remains a major trigger of FOMO. Though many have flocked to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram ...

If your goal is to become debt-free — or close to it — in 2024 or save more, one of the first things you may have to tackle is FOMO. Here’s how.

FoMO, internet-speak for the fear of missing out, is a common affliction in the social media age. Here's what causes it, and how to avoid triggers.

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.

Talk about FOMO. Just as important as knowing about the party (or, in marketing terms, knowing that a revenue moment is happening) is knowing how to get there and being welcomed in when you arrive.

How FOBO and FOMO sabotage success — Both FOBO and FOMO are driven by living in a choice-rich environment, a perception that’s rooted in privilege.

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 ...

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 ...

They’ll always remember that summer cookout – and you weren’t there. Maskot/DigitalVision via Getty Images Not just missing Coachella. Getting FOMO for an amazing event you can’t attend ...