Do you tend to regret if you are missing out on important information about an event or opportunity? Do you feel lonely thinking about what might your friends be up to without you? Take this FOMO quiz to know whether you have signs of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO).

Addressing signs of FOMO may require striking a balance between involvement in social media and living in the present moment. It also involves cultivating a stronger sense of self-worth that is not solely dependent on external activities.

Below is a list of items that relate to an individual’s signs of Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO). Please read each item carefully and select options that you find relevant for you. Please note: This is a self-assessment and not a diagnostic tool.

Do I Have A Fear Of Missing Out? 

Very Often 

Sometimes

Rarely

Do you feel that others have a better life when you scroll through social media?

How often do you check your work emails when you are on a holiday?

Do you get disturbed when you see that your friends are having fun without you?

Do you feel the need to share things that are happening in your life?

Do you feel left out when everyone at work simultaneously laughs at something that has been emailed round, but you didn't get anything?

Do you feel anxious when you miss out things on social media when you are out of station?

Do you feel irritated when you cannot get information about a planned hangout with your friend’s group?

How often do you feel disconnected/ignored by your social groups when you miss out an event or opportunity?

Do you prioritize real meetings and personal connection over virtual interaction with others?

Do you worry about missing out on a fun/event/opportunity throughout other times in between your daily work?

Your present score reveals that you have low signs of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) you may mostly like real meetings and connections with your friend’s group and at very few times may feel the desire to be surrounded by others in social groups. Also, your score shows even if you missed out anything on either from social media or from friends’ group, these thoughts and worries do not create a strong impact on your other areas of life.

Low Signs of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Your present score indicates that you seem to prefer real meetings and connections with your friend’s group, and at other times you may feel the desire to be surrounded by others in social groups as there is some amount of concern for all these in your mind. However, you might regret the information that you missed out and like to remain online for getting updates on all these missing clues.

Moderate Signs of Fear of Missing Out 

Your present score indicates that you seem to possess a constant worry about missing out on things. Besides this, your response indicates that most of the time you seem to show a strong desire to be surrounded by others in social groups and feel extremely disappointed when a hangout plan occurs in your friends’ group without you. However, it should be noted that this is just a basic self-assessment tool, if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult an expert for an accurate result.

High Signs of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) 

Do I Have A Fear Of Missing Out?

Brilliantly

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