Jealousy Kills, Here Are 5 Ways To Deal With Unhealthy Jealousy

Locally termed as ‘eye-red’, jealousy is one of the most common and unnerving of all human emotions. It’s defined as the resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, or a person against another’s success or advantage itself. When jealousy exceeds its limits, this can actually lead to high blood pressure.

A popular misconception about jealousy is that it is the same as envy but this is not an actual fact. The feeling of envy refers to wanting something that someone else has, such as a good job, brains, or material stuff. Jealousy, however, is more concretely described as the fear of losing someone or something, example a lover, a job promotion, acquaintance or the likes to someone else.

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When you are in its grip, it can make you physically sick and emotionally distraught. Here are a few tips to help deal with your jealousy so it doesn’t end up killing you.

Be Original: Instead of envying what someone can do, sit yourself down and create patterns for your academic and creative sense. Every human being has hidden talents; discover what your talent is and quit stepping on the toes of people who have recognized theirs and are capitalizing on it. For example not everybody can sing like Beyonce, but there are those who can dance better than her. Bottom line is, be yourself.

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Find Your Inner Sense Of Security: One common cause of jealousy is low-self esteem. Instead of envying that co-worker, sit your self down and discover who you are. Be mindful to banish the inner critic in you and tell that disparaging voice in your head that you can do it. Embrace your failures, also keeping in mind to overcome whatever sets you back.

Meditate: Proven over the years to help us overcome our worst times, meditation is an approach to training your mind. Gain grasp of your mind and control your thoughts. This is a good step to overcoming your jealousy.

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Seek help: Talk to someone maybe a friend about this unhealthy feeling and discuss the steps to help rise above it. If that doesn’t help, find a shrink, they might provide counsel for this sickness.

Take a Deep Breath And Drink Loads Of Water: Last but not least, drink water and mind your business.

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