Your Shiny Object Syndrome Is Giving You FOMO.

Here’s how to cure it.

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How often do you get distracted? How often do you get Shiny Object Syndrome?

Shiny object syndrome is the situation where people focus undue attention on an idea that is new and trendy, yet drop it in its entirety as soon as something new can take its place.

You chase that new thing for the dopamine hit it gives. How often do you wish you were someone or somewhere else? How often do you seek out ‘fun’ things to do to avoid meaningful actions, whether on your screen or out in the world?

And, more importantly, how often do you feel like you’re not making progress? And, at the same time, resisting (even if subconsciously) the actions that will move you forward?

For me, the answer is “every day”, and I’m sure it’s the same for everyone, to some degree or another. It’s natural. We shouldn’t work all the time. Seeking distraction is part of being human. But, it can become crippling if left unguarded.

You can move forward if you can stop chasing shiny objects and make your FOMO work for you.

Let me explain.

“You need to focus on one thing.”