FOMO is a symptom of the modern world – endless status updates of everything from gigs to family gatherings have left us in a constant state of anxiety over what our loved ones are getting up to without us. But in response to this hyperconnected existence, a growing number of us are embracing JOMO instead.

Raised online, Gens Y and Z expertly craft virtual identities that reflect and enhance their offline lives. And increasingly, friends – or ‘squads’ – are a part of that image. As the hashtag of the moment, what does #squadgoals say about the way digital natives form and maintain friendships?

The average American attends just four social events per month, and a new study has revealed that 80% are lying to get out of leaving the house. Is this simply the Game of Thrones effect, or is FOMO over, as we finally start finding the pleasure in missing out?

Thanks to the incessant chatter of social media, addictive mobile games, and the internet of everything, we’re slaves to our screens and incapable of tolerating our own company. Yet solitude is a powerful resource that more people are waking up to as they look to reboot, reflect and get mindful.