How to Make Envy Work for You
If you feel a surge of envy, first, own up to it, Dr. Leahy said. “Making room for envy and noticing when it shows up allows people not to be afraid of it.”
It’s OK if you envy a friend, Dr. Leahy said. Your emotions are likely more complex. “You can think, I love my friend, I appreciate what they do for me and their good qualities, and I envy them,
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I love the challenge to relfect on what issues you're facing in your own life. Envy often stems from an insecurity or discomfort with yourself and the circumstances you have.