Knowledge, Gratitude and Belongingness Offered as Antidotes to Jealousy

Jealousy happens when we worry that someone else has something better than we do.

The article says that knowledge can help us understand jealousy differently.

Everyone will eventually die, so constantly comparing ourselves with others wastes time.

Instead, we can compare ourselves with who we were in the past.

We can also feel grateful for the good things already in our lives.

Another person’s success can inspire us rather than make us feel threatened.

If someone is jealous of us, we can respond kindly and praise them.

The article says jealousy is temporary and becomes weaker when we feel joyful, connected and thankful.