How do you fight envy/jealousy?

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Gratitude is the antidote to envy.
Practice gratitude specifically for those you envy. Bring their gifts and blessings to mind in the sight of God, and specifically thank God for whatever it is God has blessed them with.

And when the desire to compare your blessings and gifts to those of others arises, just stop comparing and practice gratitude.
It takes work. I suffer with envy also.

I find that the less I indulge in social media, the less envy in my life. Social media is very comparative, and you don’t often see people’s warts on social media. You only see the Caribbean vacations and the umbrella drinks with endless groups of adoring friends.

Comparison is a dead end. Practice gratitude for what God has given others and you.
 
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21
In short “Flesh is sin”.
Dont love the flesh of the world! not from the Father but is from the world. John 2:15-17

Pray rosary and ask for help or consult with the Holy Spirit.
 
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Wondering what tips people have for fighting off envy/jealousy of others or certain situations?
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I think it’s understanding that envy does nothing to better yourself. Jealousy can be a good thing as long as it leads you to improve yourself - destructive jealousy and all sorts of envy are not productive.

Do you want to emulate the person or do you want to see the person fail? That’s the difference.
 
Mostly, I envy the attention some people get from others… I can tell i have such a jealous/possessive “love” for a particular person that I only want them to give me attention. I’ve been praying for detachment from this particular person but I suppose I should also pray that i dont have a hardened heart towards people and that i become more selfless in my love of others.
 
Thank you, I have also found that staying off social media helps me a lot in this.
 
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