Information Overload and FOMO
Social media turns life into a highlight reel, perfect families, dream vacations, and milestones wrapped in filters. It’s easy to feel like everyone else is ahead, living their best lives, while we’re stuck catching up.
This is the trap of infinite accessibility. We’re bombarded by curated perfection and compare it to our unedited lives. It’s not a fair comparison, yet it’s one we make daily. Add the fear of missing out, and the pressure to follow society’s invisible timeline grows unbearable.
But life isn’t a race. There’s no universal schedule for happiness or success. Starting a family at 40 or forging an unconventional path isn’t a failure, it’s a choice. Social media might ignore the struggles behind the glamour, but our lives aren’t meant to be measured in likes or timelines.
Instead of asking, What am I missing? maybe ask, What do I have? The answer might surprise you.
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