Fear of missing out or FOMO is “a pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent”. 【小题1】

Researchers have found that FOMO leads us to check social media more frequently, leading to a negative cycle that can be hard to break. FOMO can lead to feelings of depression, loneliness, and boredom.【小题2】We should do something to reduce the negative effect caused by FOMO.

Change your focus  

Rather than focusing on what you lack, try noticing what you have. “Meritocracy(精英) society” is advocated today, but in fact, everyone owns their own success.【小题3】 Live in the moment, you will find nothing is missing out in our life!

Keep a journal  

It is common to post on social media to keep a record of the fun things you do. However, you may find yourself noticing a little too much about whether people are following your experiences online.【小题4】Keeping a journal can help you to shift your focus from public approval to private appreciation of the things that make your life great. This shift can sometimes help you to get out of the cycle of FOMO.

Seek out real connections  

You may find yourself seeking a greater connection when you are feeling depressed or anxious, and this is healthy. 【小题5】Talking with families, making plans with a good friend, or creating a group outing that can help you to shake that feeling that you are missing out. It puts you in the center of the action.

Simple Ways to Lead by Example

One of the best ways to build trust with the team is to lead by example. People truly follow only those they trust. Here are ways to lead by example and inspire your team.

Get your hands dirty. 【小题1】 You don't have to be the most advanced technician on the team, but you must have an in-depth understanding of your industry and your business. Leaders have many responsibilities, but it is important to work alongside your team. This is a great way to build trust and continue to develop your own knowledge and skills.

【小题2】 Actions do speak louder than words, but words can have a direct impact on morale (士气), for better or for worse. Be mindful of what you say, to whom, and who is listening. Leaders should always show support for all team members. However, if someone needs extra guidance, provide it behind closed doors.

Listen to the team. As leaders, sometimes we are so consumed with providing directives, giving orders, and, well, talking that we forget to stop and listen. If the team is functioning well, you should have a whole team of experts to turn to for advice. One sign of good leadership is knowing that you don't know everything. 【小题3】

Take responsibility. As the saying goes, it's lonely at the top. Blame roles uphill. Great leaders know when to accept that mistakes have been made and take it upon themselves to fix them. 【小题4】 If you are the leader, you need to take responsibility.

Let the team do their thing. 【小题5】 What they need to do is communicate the mission, vision, values, and goals. Then, they should step back and let the team innovate (创新). Setting this example for the team will encourage your other leaders to do the same.

When Sarah Harmeyer moved to Dallas, she didn’t know any of her neighbors. So she offered to invite them all to dinner—and was thrilled when 91 people showed up in her backyard. For Harmeyer, it started with a simple desire to know others in her community. And the free Nextdoor neighborhood networking app made what could seem like a tough process easy.

“I went to the app and I said, ‘If you’ve never stepped outside your house to meet your neighbors, would you consider coming? I would love to meet you’”, she said. After she reached out, Harmeyer discovered others wanted to connect just as much as she did, if not more.

Since that first request, Harmeyer has now hosted gatherings with more than 3, 500 neighbors in total. She’s had people over for backyard concerts, holiday parties and more. Harmeyer even shares hosting tips and tricks with others interested in becoming “people- gatherers” like her.

According to a recent survey, now half of Americans feel they can depend more on their neighbors and local community than before. 72% of Americans have made it more important to support local businesses and 61% now feel it’s more necessary to build connections in the neighborhood than outside their community. Research also shows that a majority of people   (58%) have a renewed appreciation of their neighborhood.

Whether it’s by picking up groceries for a disabled neighbor, offering childcare, or sharing trusted information and recommendations—like which local pizza joint satisfies tastes most—neighbors are showing up for one another and are happy to do so.

Harmeyer’s story shows how one person has the power to strengthen their entire neighborhood. Technology like Nextdoor can be used to promote real-world interactions—and, in turn, these gatherings can make positive change.

“Something is extraordinary when we reach out to each other as neighbors”, Harmeyer said.