4 Types of Jealousy and 8 Strategies to Use it Wisely

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Have you ever experienced envy or jealousy, those emotions that arise when we compare ourselves to others?

What is the difference between these two emotions, and how can we navigate them in our lives?

Welcome to the On Purpose podcast, and today we will look deep into the intricacies of envy and jealousy, and discover the three transformative steps to make any change in our lives.

Let’s talk about why do we feel jealous or envious when we find ourselves going through struggles while others seem to have an easier path, why do we desire what others possess, how these feelings make us feel satisfaction from others' unhappiness or feel left out.

Through reflection and introspection, we uncover the path towards personal growth and develop a mindset of compassion, gratitude, and inclusivity.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The different types of jealousy and envy

How can we identify the signs

How do we shift our mindset

How to turn jealousy and envy into admiration

Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and transformation as we learn to embrace our own path and celebrate the journeys of others.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:17 Who doesn’t feel envy or jealousy in some way to someone?

10:43 There is a difference between jealousy and envy. What differentiates them?

12:27 Here are the three steps to make any change in your life

14:09 Type #1: You are going through something but others aren’t. You get jealous because their life is easy

17:36 How do you zoom out to bring your focus away from what’s stressing you out?

19:04 Type #2: We want what other people have

25:56 Find out more about people you know less about and turn it into admiration

26:07 Type #3: Becoming happy that others are down or unhappy

31:59 Type #4: Feeling upset of being left out

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