You Don't Have To Be Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Here's permission to be where you're at.
Prior to the pandemic, FOMO was the bane of my existence. I was constantly fretting over what excuse I’d use to get out of social engagements. And then the world ground to a halt. Suddenly, JOMO (the joy of missing out) was a socially-endorsed lifestyle. What was once considered rude was now altruistic; cancelling on social plans became a heroic gesture, one that might save someone’s life. While loneliness is a real thing—a condition that even the most introverted introverts suffer from—for the most part, I welcomed the excuse to bunker down and socially isolate.
For two years, we didn’t have to everything, everywhere, all at once.
Now, the day I kind of wished would never come has arrived—the world has reopened. Even as someone who likes to be alone, I feel the pent up urge to embrace all that we’ve missed out on. I’ve gotten back on the road, wined and dined… I even put on jeans the other day (who have I become?)! It’s been thri…