Envy

Envy is an emotion that occurs when one person wants something another person has, whether that thing is a material possession or perceived success. Envy results from internal factors rather than external ones. You may be more likely to experience envy if you have lower self-esteem or believe that you are lacking in some way, regardless of what you actually possess. An individual is also more likely to envy people who are similar in ways such as gender, age, class, education, or occupation. It is very useful to overcome your envy as then it leads you to a more fulfilling life.

Below, you will find statements related to situations when you lack another's superior quality, achievement, or possession and you either desire it or wish that the other lacks it. Please indicate for every statement how much you agree or disagree with it. There are no right or wrong answers. Don't hesitate to indicate the first answer that comes to your mind.

1. When I envy others, I focus on how I can become equally successful in the future.*

2. I wish that superior people lose their advantage.*

3. If I notice that another person is better than me, I try to improve myself.*

4. Envying others motivates me to accomplish my goals.*

5. If other people have something that I want for myself, I wish to take it away from them.*

6. I feel ill will towards people I envy.*

7. I strive to reach other people’s superior achievements.*

8. Envious feelings cause me to dislike the other person.*

9. If someone has superior qualities, achievements, or possessions, I try to attain them for myself.*

10. Seeing other people’s achievements makes me resent them.*

Benign Envy

Malicious Envy

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