When we see our family and friends out having fun, we may start to get FOMO (the fear of missing out). However, have you ever ...
“FOBO is a serious problem that can inflict far more damage than FOMO,” McGinnis noted. “Unlike FOMO, which is largely an ...
McGinnis coined the term FOBO, as well as FOMO, back in 2004 when he was a student at Harvard Business School and wrote an article titled “Social Theory at HBS: McGinnis’ Two FOs.” ...
While the youth must be familiar with the term FOMO, its "evil brother" FOBO has also been conceptualized, referring to a situation in which people cannot land on a decision due to too many options.
Experts told HuffPost that FOBO can actually contribute to developing depression or anxiety. “This mindset fosters ...