All of us can remember a moment in which we were overcome with envy. Maybe your friend scored the lead role in the school play, when you were put in the chorus. Or perhaps your friend was named valedictorian and you found yourself suddenly seriously jealous of their huge accolade—despite not considering yourself much of an academic achiever. We don’t often share these moments with other people. Often, these jealous moments feel almost petty, silly or even just plain wrong in the moment. After all, no one wants to be accused of being jealous of someone else’s accomplishments. (via Shutterstock) Yet while this may … Continue reading “How Jealousy Can Actually Be Good For You”
