Gen Zs are choosing JOMO over FOMO. I think they’re onto something
Gen Z is increasingly embracing JOMO, or the Joy of Missing Out, as a counter-movement to FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out. This shift reflects a desire for genuine connections and personal well-being over social obligations. Reports indicate that those who adopt JOMO experience lower stress levels and improved sleep quality.
- ▪People who embrace JOMO report 32 percent lower stress levels on average.
- ▪JOMO practitioners sleep 45 minutes longer each night than those caught in FOMO.
- ▪62 percent of travelers believe JOMO-style holidays reduce stress and anxiety.
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