2 days ago · The term "FOBO" was coined at the same time as "FOMO," but fewer people are familiar with this potent force.

9 hours ago · What you’re feeling is FOBO – the even worse cousin of FOMO. It’s a problem intricately entwined with the modern age, causing paralysis over what should be even the most trivial of decisions.

21 hours ago · While both FOMO and FOBO are similar in that both derive from a fear of making the “wrong” decision, FOBO distinguishes itself in “intentionality,” McGinnis explains, describing FOMO as "involuntary" and FOBO as a more deliberate “coping mechanism” to the abundance of choices to be made in the modern day.

2 days ago · Too much of a good thing is, apparently, a bad thing. Forget “ fear of missing out.” The latest anxiety-inducing trend is “FOBO” — or “fear of a better option.” In other words ...

1 day ago · 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.

FOMO, FOLO, and FOBO are modern fears in the digital age. Learn to understand and outsmart them for better mental health and a life worth living.

2 days ago · People who experience FOBO might ice out their loved ones, colleagues or even potential love interests because those people grow tired of waiting for the FOBO-inflicted person to make a decision.

May 11, 2024 · FOMO is likely the most recognized acronym of the three. It describes the behavior of many who, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information, fear missing out on news they deem critically...

Jan 27, 2025 · Rapid AI advances are giving workers FOBO, or fear of becoming obsolete. Companies can help them avoid it with upskilling and reverse mentorship.

Feb 20, 2024 · McGinnis shares four strategies to overcome FOBO and FOMO along with how to become a faster, more effective decision maker.