When you learn of someone else’s good fortune—some positive development in their lives—what’s your honest first reaction? Are you genuinely happy for them or do you feel a twinge of envy that the good fortune isn’t yours?
Everyone can relate to the latter, even if it isn’t always the case. That sense of envy is information that you can turn around and put to great use in your life and the lives of those around you.
Recognize
Becoming observant of your thoughts and emotions is a valuable skill. If you can recognize envy when it shows up, pause and notice how it makes you feel and ask yourself what you’re really envious of….