How to reduce jealousy
Jealousy is an emotion associated with fear, anxiety and insecurity. Almost everyone experiences it, although some people are able to control it better than others. You can feel jealousy in a relationship, at work, at home or even just in passing. Even though it is natural to feel jealous on occasion, jealousy can be destructive if it becomes too strong. Luckily, there are some ways to overcome or reduce jealousy.
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Determine the source of the jealousy. Instead of trying to suppress it, try and understand where it is coming from. Take some time alone and think about the situation that is making you feel jealous. Pinpoint what is making you feel jealous. For example, if it's jealousy of a colleague at your workplace, perhaps it is because he was promoted before you.
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Stop comparing yourself to others. Comparing is often the origin of jealousy. Focus on your accomplishments instead of yearning for someone else's success.
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Question how valid your jealousy is. When you think about your jealousy methodically, it can lessen in intensity and be exposed as irrational. Realize that being jealous is harmful primarily to you.
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Distract yourself. Stop focusing on what is making you jealous. For example, if you are jealous of another person, stop accessing that person's Facebook page.
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