By Gwendolyn Monangai
We are social beings. “We are meant to belong with one another as humans. We are meant to care for each other, protect one another and celebrate one another,” was posted by Orbitz Worldwide earlier this year during our season of unrest. At Jonathan’s Haven, we hold this idea to be true and timeless. It is why we are in the business of Human Services.
The ability to open ourselves to new experiences and meet new people comes more easily to some people. Whether we are introverts or the life of the party, the need to be included is hardwired in all of us. “F.O.M.O.,” the Fear Of Missing Out stems from this. Navigating crucial milestones in our development may leave us with psychological challenges that impact how comfortable we are opening up to people in unfamiliar circumstances. Often this construct of socializing and belonging is fraught with anxiety. It is particularly strong in our preteen and teenage years, and as we enter adulthood.
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