How to overcome FOMO
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Staying in on a Friday night feels like a good idea – you could really use the "alone time" after a busy week – until you get on Instagram. You see your friends having a blast at that cool bar you've been wanting to try, then comes a post from a buddy from college snuggling with their adorable new rescue dog and you start watching another friend's story before they set out on an exciting road trip.
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Suddenly, that alone time you opted for doesn't feel so good anymore. You feel like you're boring for staying in – you may even question the purpose of your very existence.
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