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  • The Joy of Missing Out (And Why You Might Love It Too)

    The Joy of Missing Out (And Why You Might Love It Too)

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    From FOMO to “Namaste in My Pajamas“

    Remember that time everyone went to that thing and posted about it endlessly on social media? Yeah, I stayed home. In my pajamas. With a cup of tea and a good book. And you know what? It was glorious.

    For years, I was the queen of FOMO. Fear of Missing Out ruled my life. If everyone was doing it, I had to be there. Concert on a Tuesday? Present! Three-hour brunch with questionable eggs benedict? Count me in! This led to a lot of late nights, questionable life choices, and a constant feeling of being utterly exhausted.

    time was my own, and I could choose to spend it however I pleased.

    Embracing My Inner Homebody (Without Apology)

    Since then, I’ve been on a mission to embrace JOMO, and let me tell you, it’s been life-changing. Here are a few unexpected benefits I’ve experienced:

    • Decreased anxiety and stress: No more frantic rushing, last-minute outfit changes, or social exhaustion. JOMO means saying “yes” to peace and quiet.
    • Increased productivity and creativity: Remember all that time I wasted feeling jealous of other people’s curated lives? I now channel that energy into pursuing my own passions and hobbies.
    • Deeper connections with loved ones: Instead of shallow interactions at crowded events, I now prioritize quality time with people I genuinely care about.
  • The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant

    The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned from a Houseplant



    From Black Thumb to Budding Botanist (Well, Almost)

    Let’s be honest, my thumbs have always been more “charcoal” than “green.” I’m the person who could kill a cactus in a desert. So, naturally, when my well-meaning friend gifted me a houseplant – a delicate-looking fern, no less – I accepted it with a mixture of terror and feigned gratitude.

    fern would teach me more than just how to keep something alive. It would become my unlikely guru, imparting valuable life lessons I never expected.

    Lesson #1: Finding Balance: The Art of Tough Love (for Plants)

    My first mistake? Smothering the fern with attention (and water). I treated it like a fragile newborn, misting its leaves every hour and practically building a humidity dome around it. Unsurprisingly, it started to wilt.

    “It’s dying!” I wailed to my friend, convinced I’d committed plant homicide. She calmly explained that ferns actually thrive with a little less care. “Less is more,” she said. “Give it some space.”

    Hesitantly, I followed her advice. I cut back on the watering, moved the fern to a spot with less direct sunlight, and basically ignored it. And guess what? It perked right up! Turns out, sometimes giving something (or someone) a little space to breathe is the best thing you can do. Who knew?

    Lesson #2: Bouncing Back: My Fern’s Guide to Resilience

    Life, as we all know, happens. And sometimes, life throws shade…literally. One morning, I woke up to find my cat, Mittens, perched precariously on the windowsill, having used my poor fern as a launching pad. Leaves were scattered everywhere, branches were broken, and I was pretty sure I saw a tear roll down its…stem?