Joy Of Missing Out (JOMO) is about actively turning from the external stimuli that neither serves nor ignites. And whereas Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) is rooted in external validation, obtaining JOMO is a giant leap toward serving your internal self.During the holidays and always, it pays to get intentional about All. The. Things: Our priorities, our precious free moments and, of course, our long-term goals. On today's show we first discuss our collective affinity as human beings for simplistic comparisons; we also break down 4 action steps toward a more intentional (and self-soothing!) way of being. Here's a preview:[2:30] The historical origins of social comparison[10:30] Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself: Here's how[12:00] The Number One question people pleasers should ask themselves before committing[21:00] 7 effects of cortisol on the body, plus practical thoughts on *actually* slowing down Resources mentioned:Episode #178: Digital MinimalismSustainable Minimalists free Facebook group--Thank you to our sponsors!Thrive Market: head to thrivemarket.com/sustainable for 30% off your order and a free gift.Helix Sleep: Get $400 off and 2 free pillows at https://birchliving.com/sustainable.--* Join our (free!) community here.* Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.* Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy