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Envy: how to cope with jealous emotions

Feb 14, 2024
Delving into envy and jealousy, the podcast explores their evolution, impact on behavior, and coping mechanisms. It distinguishes between envy and jealousy, discussing their role in motivating social comparisons and promoting fairness. The hosts delve into personal reflections on envy in different geographical landscapes, social media influence, and the complexities of envy and self-esteem. They also touch on global time allocation patterns, lifestyle choices for longevity, and the impact of envy on relationships and mental well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • Envy stems from longing for others' possessions, while jealousy arises from fear of losing one's advantages.
  • Malicious envy seeks to bring down others, while benign envy motivates self-improvement by emulating admired qualities.

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Envy and Jealousy Differentiation

Envy and jealousy were discussed to decipher their distinct characteristics. Envy signifies the longing for what another possesses, while jealousy stems from the fear of losing one's own advantages. The study highlighted that envy evokes feelings of inferiority and desire, while jealousy breeds anxiety and anger over a perceived threat to one's position.

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