Career Jealousy

[Anonymous]

I have an acquaintance who is on the same career path as me, and is gaining levels of industry recognition and success that I am not (this is as an observer, as I don't know their earnings/work load, etc...). I feel successful and happy and lucky and have gained some of these things myself, but I always compare myself to others and feel so crappy. Usually those "others" are childless or have financial backing in the way of family money or wealthy spouses. Can anyone commiserate or give me some tips to chill out and just enjoy what I'm making on my own?

[Anonymous]

Life is long. You will have ups and downs and so will other people. They may have professional success greater than yours and personal struggles greater than yours. Wasting your emotional energy on jealousy and envy will only make you miserable. Love what you have. Believe it is enough because it is.

And learn to love yourself unconditionally.

[FBO]

Anonymous wrote:Life is long. You will have ups and downs and so will other people. They may have professional success greater than yours and personal struggles greater than yours. Wasting your emotional energy on jealousy and envy will only make you miserable. Love what you have. Believe it is enough because it is.

And learn to love yourself unconditionally.

That right there is what its all about.

[Anonymous]

...and go eat some ice cream and take a long walk!