No to FOMO: How limited data can hold you back

MANILA, Philippines – Do you ever wonder how you’d function if you didn’t have a phone? Years ago it was possible; however, these days it may be quite a struggle. How will you stay connected? How will you pass the boredom?

More than just having a phone with you to keep you company, having mobile data has become equally important. More often than not, you have apps that require data to function. These apps help make daily tasks more efficient, keep you entertained, or make a lazy Sunday afternoon more productive. Mobile data keeps you connected and gives you a ton of things to do with just one gadget.

If you’re likely to say “I can’t survive without my phone!” then you need mobile data to go about your day. We do live digital lifestyles, whether or not you would admit it. But if your mobile data is limited, think of the things that you could be missing out on:

Staying up to date with friends 

Gone are the days when you only have to rely on your phone credit to be able to send messages and go on calls with friends. Today, there are messaging apps that allow you to communicate through messages and videos for free (as long as you have a data or Wi-Fi connection).

You can stay connected even while you’re on the go, talk a group of people all at once, and send more than just text – you can smile and send a photo, or take a video.

So when you’re bored, planning trips or dinner plans with the whole group, or if you just want to talk to your loved ones (even if they’re miles away), you can easily do that with data that’s big enough.

Missing important dates

Don’t you just hate it when you miss a get-together notice or details on an upcoming trip? These days, last-minute invites are just one click away.

When you’re on-the-go it’s always good to stay in touch and keep track of everything that you have to do for the day – including meeting up with friends, planning a special dinner for a loved one who just got promoted, or organizing your next trip. All of these happen in your group chats that can go up to a hundred notifications in less than 5 minutes. That’s how you know there’s something good to talk about. So don’t be the one who only catches up when they get home. Be mobile and stay in the know all day.

Reading the latest news, stories, and trends

Like most people, you may be guilty of checking your phone first thing in the morning and checking out Instagram or Facebook, just to see what’s up with your friends, favorite celebrities, or the latest updates on your go-to TV series.

Sometimes you can feel left out when your friends laugh about the latest filter on Snapchat, or when your colleagues at work start chatting about breaking news online, or when your friends start talking about the episode of Gilmore Girls that you didn’t even know is happening!

You’ll easily miss out on moments like these when you lose connection on your mobile phone. So don’t let your data hold you back from being updated and staying in the know.

Getting things done fast

Technology has made everyday life more convenient. When you’re mobile, you can stay efficient. This is how much our lives have changed through the years, thanks to technology. No need to line up in banks to deposit money, call in for a food delivery, hail a cab on the street amidst traffic, and use your desktop to book your next flight out to your dream vacation. These can all be done right on your smartphone.

Today, there are apps to help us get all these things done faster, so we can focus on other tasks or do more things in general. When a stressful day becomes even more stressful because you have no data to back you up, it can get frustrating. Don’t let it get to you. Consider leveling up your data so you can easily navigate places with Waze, get an Uber right when you need it, or find nearby restaurants with Booky.  

Keeping yourself entertained when you need it 

Whether you’re just waiting out traffic while commuting, or you have nothing else to do on a weekend at home, you can save yourself from boredom and distract yourself with something online.

Play a game, watch your favorite videos, or stream music that will give you good vibes. With mobile data, any idle moment can become your time to just unwind. Don’t let poor connection or lack thereof hold you back from just enjoying the simple things.

You don’t deserve to be left out of the loop just because you aren’t online. So go ahead and check those emails, check how your clan is doing, or order that take out – all on your smart phone. Don’t be limited – take control of things that can be resolved with simple solutions and see the difference. – Rappler.com

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