Fear of Missing Out

Welcome Back!! I am Lisa and this is Bethany. Today we are hitting on the emotional. Bethany, do your ever get Fo-mo?

Uhh. FOMO? IS that anything like fee, fie, fo, fum, o?

No. It is fear of missing out. Many of our dispatchers miss out on a lot. It is not easy when you have to work 8,10, 12 or more hour shifts. Today, there are three things that we want to say as an encouragement to you.

First, Missing things is inevitable. I have friends who have missed one kids game because another had a recital. My first anniversary was when I was still working at a church. Sunday morning was an important part of my job. My first anniversary was a Sunday, but not just any Sunday, Easter. So, I worked my first anniversary.

Second, Guilt is useless. Friends I am here to tell you that we are all going to feel guilt, but dwelling in guilt will not help anything. Find creative ways to make up for what was missing. Take time to be present with you child, spouse, parent or friend when you can. Don’t allow guilt to rob you of more moments. Feel it, discard it and move on.

Finally, as Lisa mentioned earlier, find creative solutions. My sister-in-law is brilliant. She knew a lot of parents get worked up over missing their babies first steps, smile, etc. She knew there would be a chance that they would miss them as she and my brother were both working full time. When she had her first baby, she and my brother agreed that if they saw the baby have firsts they would not tell each other. And they asked the daycare to honor this as well. That way they both experienced the “first” steps, rolling over, smile ect. I share this with you because I want you to think about how wrapped up we get in the nonsense. Yes, firsts were really important for my brother and sister in law but it was better to make an agreement like they did and give grace to each other and the situation.

As for explaining it to your family or kids, you have a REAL job, that really matters and really counts and is vital for society to exist as we know it. Someone has to be there, someone has to answer the call. Ask them to be a partner with you, help them feel that they are in this with you and supporting their community. Those are our tips for today. See you next time!!Welcome Back!! I am Lisa and this is Bethany. Today we are hitting on the emotional. Bethany, do your ever get Fo-mo?

Uhh. FOMO? IS that anything like fee, fie, fo, fum, o?

No. It is fear of missing out. Many of our dispatchers miss out on a lot. It is not easy when you have to work 8,10, 12 or more hour shifts. Today, there are three things that we want to say as an encouragement to you.

First, Missing things is inevitable. I have friends who have missed one kids game because another had a recital. My first anniversary was when I was still working at a church. Sunday morning was an important part of my job. My first anniversary was a Sunday, but not just any Sunday, Easter. So, I worked my first anniversary.

Second, Guilt is useless. Friends I am here to tell you that we are all going to feel guilt, but dwelling in guilt will not help anything. Find creative ways to make up for what was missing. Take time to be present with you child, spouse, parent or friend when you can. Don’t allow guilt to rob you of more moments. Feel it, discard it and move on.

Finally, as Lisa mentioned earlier, find creative solutions. My sister-in-law is brilliant. She knew a lot of parents get worked up over missing their babies first steps, smile, etc. She knew there would be a chance that they would miss them as she and my brother were both working full time. When she had her first baby, she and my brother agreed that if they saw the baby have firsts they would not tell each other. And they asked the daycare to honor this as well. That way they both experienced the “first” steps, rolling over, smile ect. I share this with you because I want you to think about how wrapped up we get in the nonsense. Yes, firsts were really important for my brother and sister in law but it was better to make an agreement like they did and give grace to each other and the situation.

As for explaining it to your family or kids, you have a REAL job, that really matters and really counts and is vital for society to exist as we know it. Someone has to be there, someone has to answer the call. Ask them to be a partner with you, help them feel that they are in this with you and supporting their community. Those are our tips for today. See you next time!!