Peer pressure isn’t a campus problem, but can pop up in any life stage. It’s not about getting the latest tattoo or being atop the latest fashion fad. Rather, it’s choosing JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) over FOMO. The best part? The people who mind, won’t matter and people who matter won’t mind! This blog explores the joy of choosing NO over a guilt-trip.
According to Research Gate, a Google Forms Survey was conducted among college students. It was revealed that many students have experienced peer pressure primarily in social life 80%, fashion lifestyle 73%, and academics 66.7%. “Social media plays a crucial role as most of the students compare themselves with others online, additionally 86.7% reported experiencing stress due to FOMO , and 20% admitted attending events just because others posted about them,” observed the study.
Impact of Peer Pressure
- Conflicted relationships
- Indulgence in risky behaviour like substance abuse, recklessness and others
- Self- harm, unhealthy relationships, suicidal thoughts
- Slipping grades and poor academic performance
- Anxiety, depression, stress and poor mental health
- Low self-esteem, poor confidence levels and loss of individuality
Why Choose JOMO?
- Boosts productivity and focus
- Enhances self- confidence and self-worth
- JOMO isn’t about ticking all the boxes, but aligning your life to your values.
- JOMO boosts awareness and scales down stress
- It deepens genuine connections
JOMO: Fun Facts
How to Choose JOMO
- Prioritise: Make a list of critical to-dos and complete the difficult tasks first.
- The art of saying NO: A polite no avoids unnecessary drama and explanations while giving you the desired space.
- Create your tribe: Stick to like-minded people and create a circle of friends who appreciate you.
- Me-Time: Make your time a VIP priority.
- Walk on the Grass: An early morning walk on grass refreshes the mind by making it more alert and positive.
- Go offline slowly: Try going offline once a week and extend it slowly and reduce screen time.
- Celebrate: Your wins and every big and small gains.
- Mindful Eating: Eat more greens, slowly, focus on every bite and keep your screen away.
- Be Grateful: Journal or practice gratitude lines for everything big and small.
- Exercise: Light exercises and basic cardio are real mood elevators and boost confidence.
The Amity Edge
- Creating Corporate Jedis: We forge trailblazers and leaders by equipping students with best technological, social, life skills and futuristic skills from curricular and immersive learning to ace the corporate arena.
- Master-of-Everything: From spotting opportunities, turning challenges into success, community leadership, raising one’s own business to learning-on-the-go our students are nurtured to be empathetic humans and impactful professionals.
- Innovation Playground: Amity’s labs are equipped with globally competitive machines and technology. You will also learn in-demand skills like leadership, teamwork, risk taking, risk management, agility and flexibility.
- Placements: Amity University Noida's placements create benchmarks every year from garnering Rs 2 crore annual job package to placement in 500 corporates in campus recruitment including top Fortune 500 employers.
Conclusion
Did you know that important industries like media. marketing, luxury and fashion are opting for JOMO instead of FOMO? They are promotional mental well-being, positivity and authenticity. According to the Boston Institute of Analytics, Luxury resorts, fashion brands, and digital marketers are now promoting “digital detox” experiences and “quiet luxury” over fast-paced trends. Thus, in a world reshaping its priorities, what would you choose?
