JOMO

A concept that very few have heard of, but many of us recognize once we read its definition, is called phubbing. Find out more about it:

Hey you! Stop phubbing Gadgets have become so indispensable in our lives that it is difficult to imagine a day without our phone next to us. They make our lives easier by bringing the information a click away, and most importantly, they keep us connected. Due to COVID, the social distance made us realize how important fri...

It is said that the best gift you can give to someone is your time :)

The best gift this Christmas It is said that the best gift you can give to someone is your time, because you're giving them something you can never get back. Therefore, this Christmas, we suggest you pay more attention to your loved ones and try to disconnect from the online world as much as you can. For some might be easy, for...

Have a wonderful, tech-free Christmas! & Don't forget to embrace the Joy of Missing Out! 💕🎄

When was the last time you got bored? :) Do you know that there's a connection between boredom and productivity? Check this out:

To be, or not to be...bored Have you ever felt guilty for doing nothing? I was intrigued by this utterly familiar feeling of guilt whenever I am bored and its connection with digital wellbeing. Tim Kreider talks about the default response that most of us give when we are asked: "How are you doing?". The most common answer is:....

Here's an interesting TedTalk about the importance of getting bored. When was the last time you did nothing for a few minutes in a row?

How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas | Manoush Zomorodi Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on auto...

Last week we talked about phubbing, today about digital wellbeing tips&tricks on how to overcome this habit. :) Check this out:

Digital Wellbeing for dummies (in a relationship) Becoming more aware of how we use technology is a must, especially during the lockdown when we tend to spend even more time on gadgets. Last week I wrote a few words about phubbing and its impact on our lives. Now, you're probably trying to figure out how to make a change happen. Don't worry; this p...

Today is World Mental Health Day, so we are here to remind you about the importance of having a healthy relationship with technology ❤ Stay healthy! Embrace the Joy of Missing Out!

How it all started :)

The beginning of JOMO One day I realized that my phone became a new part of my body, a smart extension of my right hand. This is the story about my JOMO manifesto.

"...The reason that we experience the FOMO (fear of missing out) is our struggle to answer some essential questions. Will I be remembered? Am I loved? Do my friends love me?...."

FOMO - the fear of missing out: Bobby Mook at TEDxUNC One of our student speakers, Chapel Hill native Bobby Mook, shared a current dysfunction in society called FOMO- The Fear of Missing Out. FOMO impedes us fro...

Interesting point of view :)

The Future of Cell Phone Addiction | Simon Sinek The problem with addiction is that addicts know it's bad for them. However, I do think we'll see a shift in the next few years. A younger generation is going...

There's any connection between sleep and the blue light? Hmm... What do you think? :)

P.S.: for the right answer, check this out https://www.thejomo.org/post/the-star-of-the-night-sleep