FOMO, or the fear of missing out, has become part of our vocabulary because it describes an almost universal experience. We all want to fit in to some extent, we all want to be the best version of ourselves, and we all want to please the people around us. But committing to too much can leave you drained. In this episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss the fear and joy of missing out.

Jeremy and Doug also dive into the digital world’s impact on our fear of missing out, as social media shows us the best moments from everyone else. We can start to take our attention back by detoxing from the digital world, though it’s easier said than done.

For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:

[4:40] Today’s episode is about the fear of missing out and the joy of missing out. The theme of this episode plays into the larger idea of the show to help people grow.

[5:51] Doug does not worry about missing out as much as he used to. He still experiences some fear of missing out, but it is not as prevalent.

[10:57] As adults, we also have to recognize that our children will have the same fear of missing out that we used to. Setting up an open line of communication will help your kids learn to be truthful with you and allow you to help them make better decisions.

[15:12] As you get more comfortable with yourself, you also get more comfortable with your own decisions. This can help you “miss out” without the fear and self-judgement.

[18:30] Jeremy and Doug move into discussing digital detoxes. Our devices can interfere with out connections, especially as we struggle to break the habits we’ve formed around technology.

[22:32] One improvement Doug has made is setting limits on his email notifications. This helps him limit not just his time spent on his phone, but also the time he spends thinking about work outside of work.

[29:00] Teaching your kids how to have a healthy relationship with technology is all about intentionality. You have to set an example for your kids through your own technology use.

[35:30] If you don’t engage with your kids, especially young kids, you encourage bad behavior. They will start to act out to get your attention.

[39:11] What do you do to settle and be more intentional? As men, many of us carry a lot of pressure with us as we try to tackle everything at once. We want to hear from you!

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