Jealousy can make us resentful, ungrateful, and bitter.
It’s not a fun feeling, butall of us experience it every now and then.
Next time jealousy creeps up on you, break it down to turn it into something more productive.
Over at the Simple Dollar, writer Trent Hamm recommends addressing jealous feelings directly by breaking them down.
Try what he calls the “five whys”:
The whole issue of jealousy comes down to desire.
You want it in your life.
The question is,
why
do you want it in your life?
I like to use the “five whys” when handling a question like this.
He asks why he wants that for himself.
At the core of his jealousy is his desire to be a good parent.
Again, let’s take that international trip.
What elements am I desiring when it comes to that trip?
I want to expose my children to different cultures….
It could also simply mean educating his children about other ways of life.
In short, breaking down your jealous feelings can help you understand the core desire behind them.
Check out Hamm’s full post for more detail.
Handling jealousy of other people’s affluence| The Simple Dollar
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