How to Combat Jealousy?

jealousy is the worst, i feel like most people don't realize how painful it is 😔 i feel you though, i've struggled with jealousy my whole life one thing i try to remember is that we usually only see the parts of people that they want us to see. they all have their own problems beneath the surface, bad things that we wouldn't be jealous of at all

Same tbh. But I guess it's normal to think the grass is greener

I have the same jealousy issues. During these times, I typically remind myself that there is always time to improve and gain those things that you want. We’re both very young, most of us on here are, and life can change extremely fast. Even if my current situation isn’t ideal, I always know it can be improved in time. Whether it’s practicing certain skills, exploring different career fields in a non serious or serious manner, utilizing services that bring people together. And even if you don’t get what you originally wanted from those things, you got experience and hopefully had some fun. Personally, I’m not in a position mental-health wise to be doing a ton of things that I mentioned, but knowing that there are sooo many options and opportunities to improve myself really dials down the jealousy. Plus, those people that have the things you’re jealous of, they will fall on hard times too, the tables will turn, whether anyone wants them to or not haha. Idk if this was helpful at all, but that’s my 2 cents. Everyone is a well of untapped potential, and it really just depends on life circumstances whether that potential comes to fruition. Do the best you can, and you’ll eventually end up in a position that makes you happy and/or content. ❤️