Killing the green eyed monster.

An article given to me. It reads:

" Are you feeling jealous of the success, beauty or intellect of a friend? Do you find yourself wishing you were as lucky as him or her? Is it possible that unconsciously you may wish them wrong , look for faults in the person in older to feel better about yourself?

Envy..happens to us all. When we perceive qualities we deem to be superior to our own in others, it's normal to feel dissatisfied. But what do we do about this discontentment? Do we allow it to faster and reveal itself in hateful forms?

The green eyed monster hurts the person who possesses it the most. While you are busy worrying about what the next person is doing , they are busy pursuing their own lives. They may be chasing after their dreams, concentrating on a strict fitness regimen and so on. So what is the outcome of this situation? While they get the results they want in life you are still standing there. Bitter :(

So if the green eyed monster is slowly taking hold of you, here are some ways you can get rid of it. Take time to get to know your self better . Instead of squandering your precious time on other people, identify your own talents and strengths. How you can develop them? Once you know your true emotions and desires the less you would want anyone Else's life or success .

Work continuously to improve yourself. People are not born perfect or superior to others, but successful individuals have the ability to stay open-minded and acquire or enhance their skills

Understand that everyone is different. There are attributes in others you could not possibly possess no matter what you do, but in the same way you have wonderful qualities nobody else has. Remb always focus on your advantage.

Measure success in your own terms. A CEO may earn tons more then you but do you really want his life? His workload , his responsibilities , his duties? You can be successful in your own way.

The reality of life is that no matter how powerful, rich or successful you may become, there is always going to be someone on top of you. But, do not forget , this rule can also be applied the other way too. There 's always going to be someone less fortune than you.

Appreciate what you have.

And go after your dreams, develop your interests. Once you materialize some of your goals yourself esteem will receive a boost and the less space you Will have in your life for the green eyed monster."

So basically to sum up what i have learnt from this article in terms of dealing with jealousy

1) Analyst the situation you are in. Why are you feeling jealous/ envious?

2) Ask yourself, what can you do now to achieve that standard? Is it possible? If so, start doing something about it.

3) Do also keep in mind that everyone is different, life is unfair get used to it. Acceptance is crucial

4) Appreciate what you have now/ or done through out your time on earth.

5)* Of course Christians' have an advantage in this, we should concentrate on honoring God instead of ourselves, then why feel jealous in the first place?