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★How to handle jealousy?★   

Step 1, Understand the emotions
Jealousy is a combination of Fear and anger: fear of losing something
and anger that someone is "moving in on" something that you feel belongs only to you.

Step 2,Allow yourself to actually 'feel' emotions in a healthy way
When you start feeling jealous, ask yourself: Is it more fear-based
or more anger-based, and why? Recognize which part of your body is being affected.
If you feel a dropping or clutching sensation in your stomach, it’s probably fear.
If you feel a burning, tight sensation in your shoulders and jaw, then you’re likely feeling anger.
You might also feel a combination of those sensations.

Step 3, Communicate your feelings.
Sharing your true feelings with someone without blaming them can create a deep sense of connection between the two of you
and open up a dialogue about the path of your relationship.
Use "I" instead of "you." Instead of saying, "You shouldn't have done that," say,
"I felt terrible when that happened."

Step 4, Identify what your jealousy is teaching you
Jealousy can alert you to what you want and what is important to you.
If you’re jealous of someone talking to a friend of yours, personal relationships may be important to you.
If you’re jealous about money, you may have an underlying need for security or freedom.
Ask yourself, "Why am I jealous over this? What is making me jealous? What am I trying to keep?
Why do I feel threatened?" When you begin to understand what makes you jealous,
you can begin to take positive steps to maintain those things,
without the cloud of negative emotion that accompanies jealousy.

Step 5, Change any false beliefs that might cause jealousy
There are often false beliefs that underlie jealousy and fuel emotion.
If you examine the belief, you can often eliminate the jealousy.
Some common underlying beliefs are “Everyone is out to get my money” or “If this person leaves me,
I won't have any friends.” Beliefs are changeable. If you change your belief, you change the way you feel.
Choose to tell yourself a belief that is nurturing and supportive, and you’ll feel better.
When you begin taking steps to creating a happy and fulfilling life for yourself, you will find the anger,
the jealousy, and the fear will disappear. Don't listen to people who make you jealous.

Step 6, Make a list & compare
Make a list of all your good points and only compare yourself to yourself rather than to others.
Raise your sense of self worth and self confidence by acknowledging your accomplishments,
inner qualities and other good things about you. One way to change your belief system and inner dialogue,
is to journal on a daily basis supportive messages to yourself.
In time, your efforts will begin to sink into your subconscious.
And as a result, you'll develop new inner strengths, dimenish any envious feelings,
and feel more joy within and in life.

★Women Really Can Be Blinded By Jealousy★