Living Kindfully

It is the Effort, Not Results

Do you feel jealous when you scroll through social media? I know I do. I would be jealous of holidays, new cars, feast etc. In short, I want what my social circle has. If I do not have it, I get jealous.

Here is how I overcome my jealousy.

Whenever I see something or experience that I want, I would ask myself whether I am willing to put in the effort to get it? This is a good litmus test. If I want it bad enough, I will put in the effort. Through this thought exercise, I do not have to feel jealous of other's possession.

Social media only shows the end result of great efforts. The taste of success must come from hard work and effort. The harder the work, the better the success taste.

Instead of feeling jealous of other's success. Aim to put in the greatest effort and success may follow.