Jealousy increases when you are unaware of your abilities.
Dr Sameer Parikh said that the feeling of jealousy arises when the person lacks self-confidence.
Feeling jealous of other’s success in the office or workplace is a very common thing. If a friend or a junior gets a promotion or a better pay raise than you, it is natural to feel jealous. However, some people manage to control their jealousy and move on but some people fail to do which eventually affects their mental health. How to get rid of such feelings and emotions? Dr Sameer Parikh, Director of Behavioral Science at Fortis Healthcare, New Delhi explained the cause of this phenomenon and ways to avoid it.
Why do we feel jealous of other’s success?
Dr Parikh explained that feeling jealous of a colleague’s success at work or even in school/college is a sign of a frustrated mental state. Such people constantly try to outperform their peers and colleagues. But when the results don’t meet their expectations their ambition turns to jealousy. This feeling increases with time leading to insecurity, anger, and doubt. These mental frustrations turn to jealousy which negatively affects the mental health.
How to get rid of such jealousy?
Trust Yourself: Dr Sameer Parikh mentioned that the feeling of jealousy arises when the person lacks self-confidence. It is very important to love yourself and focus on your progress. One should always try to trust yourself and be happy with your achievements.
Recognise Your Abilities: Jealousy increases when you are unaware of your abilities. Always acknowledge your strengths and believe in yourself to reach new heights. Focus on staying positive and avoid comparing with others. This will help you to concentrate on your growth and lead a better life.
Set Goals: Everyone should have a goal in life to succeed in life. By setting goals, you will be able to focus better on what you need to achieve. Always develop a strategy, learn from mistakes and concentrate on your main objectives.
Monitor Your Growth: It is very important to monitor your growth and strive for the better every day. However, if the expected results don’t meet, don’t get discouraged. Always try to stay positive as it helps to perform better every day in life.
Evaluate Yourself: The best way to correct yourself is through self-evaluation. Identify your mistakes and work on those to get better results. This will help you to reach your goal faster.