How to Make Envy Work for You
What we envy in others is actually a cue for us to become clearer about what we want to create for ourselves. We aren’t actually trying to say they don’t deserve that, but rather, I want to feel like I deserve that, too. Jealousy reveals our own self-suppression.
Brianna Wiest • When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal
Instead of letting envy turn you into the pettiest version of yourself, you can understand that within the thing you envy is a truth about what you should be working toward, not what you should be criticizing someone else for having.
Brianna Wiest • When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal
Envy can point us toward unmet desires or untapped potential. When you feel that pang of envy, pause and ask yourself: What does this emotion reveal about what I value or want more of in my life? For example, if you envy someone’s ability to connect deeply with others, perhaps it’s a sign to nurture your own relationships. Envy isn’t a stopping... See more