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fell by the wayside during the pandemic), it seems like there are never enough hours in the day for all the things I want to do. As a result, feeling overwhelmed and anxious has become a way of life for me—and I know I'm not alone.
"Many people are motivated to try things or take on projects and activities because of a perceived fear of loss," says."We worry that opportunities may not present themselves again, or that we will lose some critical advantage because we did not fully participate in life." This resonated with me—my FOMO, or"fear of missing out"—is ever-present . Whether it's serving on a committee at my kids' school, organizing a birthday party for a friend, or attending an optional event for work, it's hard for me to say no."In general, FOMO is the result of anxiety," Hudenko explains."I like to encourage clients to live life fully and to experience the world—but I think it's important to do it for the right reason.
In other words, if I'm exhausted from a long week at work and my sofa and TV with all its streaming services is calling to me, I'm better off turning down an invitation to go make pizza at a friend's house, rather than forcing myself to show up, acting grouchy while I'm there, and later resenting him for asking me in the first place.
"Increased anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, changes in appetite, or increased irritability are all signs you are overextended," says Angeleena May,
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