When jealousy is strong,
It causes destructive effects on our minds and lives.
It makes people overly focused,
Distorting perceptions of reality.
With the rise of short videos, the information we can access is becoming increasingly rich and strange. Among them, there is a large amount of direct or indirect flaunting content, which easily triggers jealousy and affects mental health.
Jealousy is a common and normal emotion that arises when others achieve certain accomplishments or possess things we desire. For example, when seeing friends get promoted, driving nice cars, experiencing sweet love, or living a luxurious lifestyle, jealousy, this “monster,” may quietly emerge.
However, experiencing some feelings of jealousy is normal, but experiencing jealousy emotions in large quantities, over the long term, and more frequently can have profound negative effects.
Short videos are causing many people to experience this more frequently. According to a related survey, over 60% of people said they experience varying degrees of jealousy after browsing short videos.
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Step 2: Reflect on Unmet Needs and Desires
When facing feelings of jealousy, ask yourself if what others have can truly bring happiness to yourself.
Then, think about what is hindering you from obtaining what you desire.
Finally, consider whether even after obtaining what you desire, it can truly achieve internal peace and satisfaction.
For example, when feeling jealous of a friend’s success in their career, consider:
· Can career success truly bring inner peace?
· Is this the key element you are truly lacking, or are there other needs?
· Is career success alone sufficient, or should family, health, etc., also be considered?
Examine your own values and focus on personal growth and future development.
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Step 3: Reconstructing Perception of Jealousy
When browsing social media or interacting with people who spark jealousy, remember that what we see is often just the good side of their lives, the part they choose to show. They share their “goodness” in hopes of receiving recognition and praise from others.
Even if everything seems to be going well for them now, the future is still full of variables.
Even if you currently lack what you desire, it doesn’t mean you will never have it.
Do not consider your current situation as a fixed future, do not think your life will remain unchanged.
On the contrary, see others’ success as evidence that you too can achieve what you want in the future.
Restructuring your thinking in this way can bring hope for the future.
