Embrace the JOMO

Forget about FOMO; by adopting a slower pace of life, it’s time to really appreciate the unrivalled joy of missing out

WORDS Sarah Dawson

Modern life is busy. Constantly rushing around, the relentless pace of simply ‘living’ has become accepted as the norm – in fact, being busy has turned into something to be celebrated. A packed diary is regarded as a sign of a life well-lived, but living life at 100mph isn’t necessarily the key to happiness; instead, it could leave you feeling burnt out. “Racing around from one thing to the next makes our body think we’re in fight or flight mode,” explains CBT therapist, Navit Schechter (www.consciousandcalm.com), “leading to feelings of stress, foggy thinking, difficulty sleeping and exhaustion.” But what if we embraced the art of slow living instead? Taking the chance to slow down is one of the simplest ways to find more balance and joy in your life. “The…

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Mollie (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

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