How to overcome Envy

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What is Envy? Wikipedia states: “Envy is an emotion which occurs when a person lacks another’s quality, skill, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it. Aristotle defined envy as pain at the sight of another’s good fortune, stirred by “those who have what we ought to have…”

  • Or who wishes the other lacked it.

If you cannot have what other people have and you wish them failure, doom, or disaster. You will be wrong to act in this manner. An emotional intelligent person does not wish harm on another person, because envy is a disease, and if you allow it to grow it will destroy you.

Envy isn’t a tool you can use to grow as a person. Don’t be jealous of someones happiness, blessing, or joy. Remember, your time will come. You can create a time for it to come. You can be happy without possessing materialistic objects. Happiness comes from emotional balance. You can have all the money in the world and not be happy if your mind and heart are weak.

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How to overcome envy

Find joy in seeing other people succeed, as their success can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for your own journey. Knowing that hard work and temperance are key ingredients to achieving one’s goals. It becomes evident that by emulating such qualities, similar results can be achieved.

When you witness the accomplishments of others, it provides a tangible example of how dedication, perseverance, and self-discipline can lead to success. This realization can fuel your determination and reinforce the belief that your efforts will also yield positive outcomes. Embrace the success of others as a testament to the possibilities that await when you wholeheartedly dedicate yourself to your aspirations.

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    Clive Ngwenya is a visionary advocate for holistic well-being, dedicated to empowering individuals to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional health. As the founder of this transformative website, Clive’s mission is to provide accessible resources and support for people on their journey towards improved well-being.

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What is emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage emotions in yourself and others. It helps people communicate better, make thoughtful decisions, and build healthier relationships.

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Emotional intelligence helps people handle stress, manage conflict, and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally. These skills improve resilience and personal wellbeing.

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You can improve emotional intelligence through self-reflection, learning from emotional experiences, practicing empathy, and developing awareness of how emotions influence behaviour.

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