Stop Being Jealous of Other People's Wealth
Jealousy is an ugly thing that can stop us from moving forward in life and being happy. There's no reason to be jealous of someone else's career, looks, or social media popularity. You should focus on yourself and all the wonderful things you have going on. Here are 20 common things people get easily jealous over.
1. Friendships
If your close friends start forming deep relationships with other people, you might get hit with a tinge of jealousy. It's perfectly normal to feel jealous of another person who you feel is replacing you and taking over your role in a friend's life.
2. Physical Appearance
We often get jealous of other people's body type, style, hair, or facial features. This envy is intensified by social media, which tends to present people in their best light and promotes unrealistic standards. This type of jealousy is a waste of time. Instead, focus on self-care and self-acceptance.
3. Wealth
Our jealousy can be triggered by the luxury cars and designer clothes owned by some people we know. We can also feel envious when we see people on expensive vacations. This jealousy reflects our need to compare ourselves to others, rather than focus on what we have and our accomplishments.
4. Professional Success
Our jealousy can be ignited by other people getting promoted, making more money than us, or having a fancy job title. Seeing friends and peers advance in their careers can tap into our insecurities. Ideally, you should use this envy as extra motivation to get that raise or promotion.
5. Social Media Activity
Social media is a nightmare for our jealousy. Seeing all the likes and followers that other people are getting makes us feel like we are not popular. The best way to combat this is to focus on real-life connections and not what's happening on TikTok.
6. Skills or Talent
Knowing someone who excels at art, school, or academics can make us envy their abilities. You would be better off, however, admiring them while also working to improve your talent and skills.
7. Romantic Attraction
If someone we know is receiving more romantic attention than us, especially from potential partners, then it's impossible not to feel jealous. This comes down to our self-esteem, and is a good opportunity to work on our confidence and pursue other romantic opportunities.
8. Intelligence
Don't waste your time being jealous over someone's knowledge, wit, or academic success. While this is normal, it's a resentment that won't help you achieve anything. Instead, seek mentorship or try to expand your intellectual horizons.
9. Material Possessions
Every time someone we know gets a new tech gadget, car, or upgrades their house, our jealousy will flare. These comparisons speak to our unhappiness with ourselves, and are a good opportunity to adopt a minimalist mindset and be grateful for what we have.
10. Opportunities
Witnessing our friends or family go on fun vacations, study abroad, or get a unique life experience makes us feel like we don't get any opportunities. Try to reframe this as inspiration and work harder to get the opportunities you want.
11. Physical Fitness
Most people want to be in better shape, and can feel jealous when they see someone else's toned body. Push aside that jealousy and channel that energy into building a successful fitness routine you can stick to.
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12. Family Relationships
If you feel disconnected from your family, then you might get jealous of others who have strong bonds with their parents and siblings. You can ease these negative feelings by building a chosen family of your friends.
13. Confidence
Confident people can bring out our jealous side. Even if you're more successful than someone else, their radiant confidence can make you feel small.
14. Creativity
People who are successful in creative fields can inspire others but also make them feel envious. A better way to deal with being jealous of someone else's creativity is to tap into your own projects and have fun with creative hobbies.
15. Travel
Seeing a photo of someone on an exotic beach is a surefire way of feeling jealous. Instead of resenting them, plan an affordable vacation, even if it's just to a cottage and not a luxury cruise.
16. Popularity
It doesn't matter the stage of life; other people's popularity will spark your jealousy. We all yearn for some level of popularity, and not achieving it can make us feel overlooked. The best way to overcome this is to build genuine connections with the people who really matter, and stop chasing approval from everyone.
17. Luck
You will get jealous if you're surrounded by people who always seem to find luck. Maybe it's professional luck or of the romantic variety. The reality is that luck is often the by-product of preparation and seeking out opportunities.
18. Charisma
Magnetic people are always going to make other people jealous. It's not really their fault. The next time you are around a charming and charismatic person, try studying them to see if you can learn a few tips. This is a much more productive use of your time than being jealous.
19. Support Systems
If you don't have a network of people cheering you on and helping mentor you, then you might be jealous of someone who does. Put effort into building your own supportive community by looking for mentors who can help shape you and open professional opportunities.
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20. Recognition
Awards and promotions can foster jealousy because they make some people feel unseen. Remember, you don't need other people to recognize you. You should acknowledge your own progress and accomplishments.
