2007-07-23 05:00:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Because we were conditioned to think that way? People who were raised in a very competitive environment (where parents push their children to be at the top of their class; to compete in athletic or academic events and win the top prize) have a tendency to compare themselves with other people. They have a need to feel that they are "better" than the rest. They are conditioned to act certain scripts. They feel that if they are not more successful than their peers, co-workers, siblings, etc. they won't be accepted by people (mostly parents) whose love, judgement and acceptance they care the most. You have to ask yourself, whether how you are living your life scripts. If you're no longer happy with the way you live your life, then you have to re-write these scripts. Although, it is easier said than done. But if you start with baby steps and change small things or aspect of your life, then eventually you'll be living the life you've wanted and how you wanted it. Believe that you are the "captain of your soul and master of your destiny." -- To life :)
2007-07-31 04:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by anaknivictoria 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you give so little value to the work you put into what brings you 'success'!
Do you successes come easy with little effort needed?
The value in the articles bought or in the work done, has often little or no reference to the price paid.
The price paid through effort - the sweat - anxiety and or danger by the person who produces the end result, need not bare any relationship to the effort of the person who simply walks up and, as it were, coughs up the cash for it.
Sash.
2007-07-23 05:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because you know that you could be doing just what they are, only you lack the motivation to make it happen.
Maybe you are not happy with what you've got and secretly wish you could break free and go after a new life...and maybe you should....here lies the secret of happiness.
Maybe your personality type is one of self-loathing thinking you are never good enough to accomplish anything and you bad mouth others who are trying to do their best for themselves and their families.
Maybe you are just sad and lonely and dream of something better.
Whatever the reason you will never be at peace until you are living your life, your way, on your terms, doing what you enjoy and using your potential and talents to their fullest.
It's easy.....start today....what do YOU want to do that would make you and your family happy and stop you dwelling on other peoples lives.
2007-07-23 05:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not jealous but are concentrating on other peoples success and are ignoring your own possibility of success. Put all your energy and effort into your own wellbeing and learn from others.
2007-07-23 22:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by djdundalk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy is a tendency in human which forces human to fight for him/herself, So you are jealous it means you want to have that too, but somehow you lack behind, So use it in positive sense, and try to get what you want, You can't be jealous all the time, and with all the people. It shows you have natural tendency Which Rene Decartes rightly gave words " I think therefore I am"
2007-07-23 05:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being jealous is human nature.If you are not happy with your own success,it is inferiority complex or lack of confidence/self respect.Being jealous is not bad,if you try and work to attain their level of success.Jealousy should lead to competition and improvement.
2007-07-30 18:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are jealous because you are comparing yourself to others. The focus should be on enjoying your life, and letting others do what they do for their own reasons. Think about what you want to do with your life. It takes just about 24 hours a day to mind your own business.
2007-07-30 12:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by fieldhouse39 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it particularly isn't any longer okay to be jealous. It leads you no the place. Take inventory of who you somewhat are. Why do no longer you have a job? whether it particularly isn't any longer coaching, do you opt for another counseling? the way you respond to adversity is the diploma of your character. in case you think of of life as conflict, you have purely fought some battles. Take it from somebody who has been fired and fought back to succeed, the judgement of your character is a protracted-term affair. And via ways, what does the loss of life of your mum and dad could desire to do with branding you a loser?
2016-10-09 07:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad about it, it doesn't make you a bad person. At least you recognise success and give yourself something to aim for.
2007-07-31 05:00:01 · answer #9 · answered by rob w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Society values excellence and perfection and tells us we are nothing if we have not attained it....measure your hapiness with your own barometer and by what actually satisfies you within....the hapiness society portrays is unattainable and is meant to make people consume and become desperate and psychotic
2007-07-30 12:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by gyps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋