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Mind
Guilt and shame often accompany jealousy. While we’re
admiring someone else, we’re subconsciously telling
ourselves that we’re not good enough, internally shaming
ourselves for lack. Desiring what you don’t have can lead to
guilty feelings of remorse. Sometimes this self-hatred will
turn to hatred for the person(s), because now your mind has
decided that THEY are the cause of your inner turmoil.
Jealousy can cloud your judgment. This cycle repeats itself
as you continue to put yourself down and try to lessen them
along with yourself. Without knowing it, YOU have decreased
YOUR OWN SELF-ESTEEM and
self-worth by
allowing jealousy to take control. Not fair to you!!
Body
Jealousy can negatively impact your body and rob you of
experiences, too. Seeing something (that makes you jealous)
becomes a non-verbal conversation: causing your eyes to gaze
in an upsetting way longer than you would usually look. (We
call it that “stank” look, lol)!!
Your posture changes as you go through these conflicting
emotions. Sometimes jealousy expressed verbally can be
hurtful to others and ourselves. The stress caused by
jealousy raises blood pressure and your heart rate, both of
which are dangerous when experienced!!
Spirit
A jealous person has a difficult time being emotionally
available to others, as her focus is set on a fear of
someone else’s abilities or features rather than her own
existing social bonds and/or circle of friends. Social
bonds/friends are fundamental for human beings and the
experience of exclusion from something or someone important
is a stressful event.
When we withdraw from social bonds and relationships, the
human connection needed to lift our spirits is diminished.
Therefore, what could have been a great relationship is
ruined because our focus was misplaced - your power and
energy is wasted!
How To Conquer Jealousy
DO YOU!!! Love YOU! Know and respect your OWN worth and
value, make a list of your qualities and tell them to
yourself daily.
Respect HER: As soon as you feel a ting of envy, immediately
say something nice to yourself. Example: Woman in small
black dress walks by, say “Wow, what confidence she has.”
Share EVERYWHERE: Give compliments and praise from your
heart; doing so allows your mind, body and spirit to
appreciate what once made you envious, and then turn the
emotion to something positive—admiration.
Your Sista In
Fitness!!
Angela R. Steward
Owner & Head Instructor of
FABULOUSLY FIT G.E.M.
1855 S. Reynolds Rd., Suite C (In plaza w Garden Plaza)
Toledo, Ohio 43614
Email:
FabFitu@yahoo.com
Phone: 419-699-9399
Classes: Mon 9a & 6p, Tues 6p, Wed 6p, Thurs 6p & Sat 9a
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