Why does other’s success bother you? HELP ME PLEASE =D What if a friend gets something that you always wanted? Many people would say that they feel happy for him or her, but this is not always true. Even so, it is normal, in this situations, to awake some feelings that one would not probably feel proud of them. First of all, a large number of reasons might cause feelings such as envy or jealousy. For instance, the unemployed may feel discourage, if some of their friends are hired by a big company. Whereas workers feel threatened when knowing that their co-workers or friends get a better salary than they earn in their current workplace. Apart from that, people who apparently have a good social life usually annoy others creating a sense of envy on them. What should I do to get rid of this feelings? Knowing what success means to you would be a good start. People have different goals in life and it is necessary to recognize one’s target. Then, stop comparing yourself with others. Being competitive usually helps to improve oneself, but it could also cause damage by creating undesirable feelings in one’s head. Lastly, if possible, try to inspire by the success of others. To sum up, it is necessary to define our goals and identify what success means to us. Besides, avoiding some comparison will help in getting rid of envy or jealousy. More important, try to inspire by the others success.