Despite what you may have heard, being afraid to be alone is not a new phenomenon. It has existed for so long that it has been named the FOMO or fear of missing out. What started as an idea to connect with other humans has turned into a psychological epidemic, where many of us fear missing out on opportunities. We may not even realize how much time we are spending scrolling on Facebook and checking our email. And, of course, we miss out on valuable free time that could be spent doing all sorts of things—from exercising to spending time...