In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Dr. Natalie discusses the pervasive issue of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and its detrimental effects on mental health, particularly during midlife. She introduces the concept of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) as a healthier alternative, emphasizing the importance of self-care, stress management, and setting boundaries. Dr. Natalie shares personal experiences and practical strategies to help listeners navigate their responsibilities while prioritizing their well-being. The conversation encourages self-discovery and empowerment through mindful decision-making and listening to one's body. Takeaways - FOMO leads to stress and overwhelm in our lives. - JOMO is a healthier mindset that promotes self-care. - Managing stress is crucial during midlife transitions. - Sleep, nutrition, and protecting peace are key to well-being. - Self-awareness helps in recognizing our true desires. - Setting boundaries is essential for mental health. - We often prioritize others' needs over our own. - Listening to our bodies can guide us in decision-making. - Journaling can help clarify what we truly want. - Empowerment comes from making choices that align with our values. Keywords FOMO, JOMO, stress management, self-care, midlife, empowerment, mental health, boundaries, mindfulness, self-awareness _________________________________________________ JOIN the ⁠⁠⁠⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠ ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠Mailing List! Join my newsletter and receive my FREE video and workbook, “Freeing Yourself: A Guide for Letting Go of Other People's Opinions” SIGN UP on the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/762561/109840834025752017/share⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________________ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠natalie-m-marr/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠ ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Text HOME to 741741