Being “left out” left our ancestors vulnerable to the will of Mother Nature, so we’re biologically driven (and designed) to seek safety in numbers. FOBLO kept your ancestors alive.

Biology + Time + Energy = How Much Social Capital You Have

You’re biologically designed to maintain only 150 relationships at a time, and only 50 of those could really be considered close.

Your happiness, positivity, and contentment make you more fun to be around, so you see an increase in positive interactions flowing into your social bank account. 

Chasing multiple social networking sites is not the answer to FOBLO — it won’t rescue you from your inherent need for real-life relationships.

In 1970, the World Health Organization announced that social wellness is equally as important to your health as physical and mental well-being

you missed an event, but you weren’t “left out.” It’s not that personal. Their capital is invested elsewhere, and so is yours. Their world is about them. Your world is about you, and sometimes you all meet in the middle and have a great time.

With the relationships in our lives that bring us meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

Whether you call it a budget, a spending plan, or just a social life, your social health directly affects your mental and physical well-being

Be intentional. Make sure you’re participating in social (and social media) groups that truly fit your interests, your lifestyle, and your personality.

Become a regular. Find a favorite coffee house to visit regularly or join a meet-up group, and show up routinely.