When envy starts creeping in, put it in its place with these 4 countermoves
It's a form of caring to celebrate the good fortunes of those close to you, and every good fortune experienced by individuals uplifts the entire community. Biba Kayewich
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.
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
