How to manage jealousy and overcome envy: 5 useful tips

SSPDaily talks about practical ways to manage jealousy and envy, including gratitude, mindfulness practice, self-confidence, and open communication.

Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful tool in the fight against feelings of envy. Focusing on valuable things changes your mindset from scarcity to abundance. Taking time every day to write down three things to be grateful for will help reduce feelings of envy by reminding yourself of the positive things in life.

Self-confidence

Focusing on developing personal skills and celebrating individual successes is a catalyst for reducing comparison with others and subsequent feelings of envy.

Open communication

Expressing concerns in a calm and non-confrontational manner and engaging in open dialogue with a partner or friend can help solve problems and strengthen relationships.

Mindfulness

Practicing mindfulness can help you manage your emotions and change how you react to them. When you feel the pain of jealousy, you should stop for a moment to take a breath and be yourself, as well as to see the perspective and allow for a more balanced and rational response to the situation.

Seek support

Seeking support in managing jealousy is perfectly acceptable. Whether you confide in a friend, see a therapist or participate in a support group as creating a support system helps create a safe space in which one can navigate and cope with feelings of jealousy.