How to manage New Year party FOMO and enjoy the moment

It’s that time of the year when you’d be asked “What’s your New Year’s plan?” time and again. While you might be looking forward to the biggest party ever on the 31st, there’s always a high and good chance that you’re missing out on the ‘best’ experience. Even though your plan might be good, but your mind gets into a ‘not good enough mode’ when you see others having fun in a more exotic and rather perfect setting. What takes place next is you spiralling into a zone where you feel sad and anxious, and start comparing your plans to theirs. It’s important to remember that a plan on New Year’s Eve isn’t about going behind the costliest plan or ensuring that you’re better than others but being grateful for what you have and spend time doing things with people that have immense meaning in your life. 

Here’s how you can make the right choices, manage New Year party FOMO (fear of missing out) and enjoy the moment by staying in the present. 

 

Pay importance to your own happiness

Do things that actually make you happy—dinner at home, watching your favourite show or movie. Instead of thinking about what others are doing, think about the things that bring a smile to your face. If you like being by yourself, time spend in solitude can be as rewarding as a party. By making it a point to plan New Year’s Eve around what you love the most, chances of you feeling FOMO.

Don’t scroll much on social media that day

Social media is one of the main reasons why one feels FOMO, especially during the holiday season when people post about their vacations and celebrations. Do your best to avoid excessive scrolling during this time as it can intensify feelings of inadequacy and make you start comparing. Think about reducing the time you spend on your phone or even better, take a complete digital break. Use that time to do what you love doing and spend it with your loved ones/all by yourself. 

Change your mindset

Start with some positive reinforcement by reminding yourself that it’s all in your head and that there’s no one ‘correct’ way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. What’s important to you may not be important to others and vice versa. You’re special for a reason and your ways to celebrate your happiness do not need to conform to societal or social media standards to be meaningful and enjoyable.

 

Stay in the present

Whether you’re dancing, partying, or relaxing, embrace the moment with open arms, and give it your full attention. FOMO is such a feeling that it distracts you from the present switching your attention to ‘what could be’ and thinking about what you’re missing. 

Connect meaningfully

Relationships are at the heart of most celebrations. Even if you’re not at a big event, you can create meaningful connections. Reach out to a close friend or family member for a heartfelt conversation, send messages of appreciation, or arrange a virtual catch-up with loved ones far away. Focusing on deep, genuine interactions can make your New Year’s Eve feel rich and rewarding.

 

Embrace the JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)

For some people, there is no better than celebrating the peace and calm of missing out and going down a road that feels real and authentic to you. Learn to appreciate the peace and comfort that your chosen way to celebrate will give you. Recognizing the value in what you have chosen can transform your perspective, enhance your experience and make this 31st of December one to remember for all the right reasons.

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