E is for Envy.

Envy(Green Eye): a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Lets break it down a little; Looking at someones car and thinking 'Ahh I wish I had that'...Form of Envy. Looking at someone who has got something that you worked so hard to get, but they got it just like that and you think to yourself.. 'you don't even deserve that?'... Form of Envy. Even something as small as looking at someones life and thinking 'I wish that was me?'... Form of Envy. Get my drift?

Envy is a trait that makes the world how it is today and without it, the world would definitely be a better place. I mean we all have that one person we wished we were at some point. But why can't we bring ourselves to get rid of it? I mean how many stories have you heard of people robbing people or taking their lives because they envy what they have?

The human race ALWAYS want more than what they've got. Which is fine to an extent. You can want more for yourself and your future but not because they have it, because you want it.

I have been envious and I have also been envied. There are people around me who are currently watching me trying to create a platform for my future with this blog and will look at my post and carry on scrolling. I can't bring myself to be mad because it's the way the world works, you cannot always count on those around you for support, sometimes the best support comes from strangers. However I know if I get to my thousands of followers and are doing talks and gigs here there and everywhere and the money is coming in is when they will start taking interest. But why can't you support me when I need it, not when it suits you?

The truth is because the world really is every man for themselves. Why would you take the time to support anyone's movement if you're trying to build your own? Why would you take minutes out of your day to have a read of anyone's material when you can do what YOU want instead. There is no reason why you would but there are plenty of reasons why you should. Maybe because we need your help? Maybe it's because everyone has to start from somewhere so what harm could it do for you to actually just have a quick read? We're always on our phones doing something so it's not like you have to go out of your way to do so. It's not going to hurt supporting but what it will do is cause them publicity and increase their social status and that's where you'd become worried.

As much as we all want our surrounding circle to thrive and get places in life, in the back of our minds there's always going to be a barrier that you want them to stay within. What happens If you help them thrive and they thrive more than you, that'd be a problem wouldn't it? We're all happy to help to certain extents but the second it feels like they're catching up or flying ahead of you the help becomes a problem. We all want to be better than someone but that someone should always be ourselves. The real problem is, they don't want to help you grow because they're scared that at some point you'll become one of those people they envy. Now they're looking at you wishing they had your life when you were once on the same level as them. You've become intimidating.

Now although envy is a trait that unfortunately everyone suffers/suffered with, there is a way it can be overcome in 3 Simple steps.

1. Shift your focus to the Awesomeness in your life: One of the main reasons of envy is because we've began to take our own blessings for granted. Sit yourself down and recount them. You are Awesome, You are gifted, you are talented and your life is way to valuable to be lived in awe of someone else's.

2. Remind yourself that no-one has it all: We always compare the worsts of ourselves to the best judgement of others. Although that boy is driving a 17 plate and flashing about, did you know the money used to get it was trafficking money? Although that couple is going on holiday all the time, did you know that they're both suffering Alcoholics? So although these people may have those things you want, it does not necessarily mean they're happy or are getting them in the correct way. Good things take time and they come to those who work hard and wait.

3. Celebrate other peoples success:Be genuine about it too. When someone reaches that goal you've also been trying to reach, congratulate them. Stop viewing life as a competition. The moment you're able to experience happiness in other people success is the day you take a big step to overcoming envy.

Like I said at the start we've all got that one person who's life we wish we had. We're all suckers for watching what other people have got. What you have to remember is that other peoples lives should never bring you down it should make you want to push that little bit harder.

In life there will be people who you think are ahead of you and people who you think are behind you but be clear. Everyone is running their own race in THEIR own time. Do not envy them and do not mock them as your time zones are different. So relax; You are not too late and you are not too early, in your life you are very much on time.

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