140. The psychology of envy
The Psychology of your 20s - A podcast by iHeartPodcasts
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Envy is ingrained into our human psyche, each and every one of us has, at times, compared ourselves to someone who has more, or possesses a quality or a level of success that we don't, and felt that familiar spike of pain. In today's episode we break down the psychology behind envy, and why it reflects a deeper insecurity in ourselves we are not ready to recognise. We explore: The prevalence of envy in our 20s The primal origins of envy Envy vs. Jealousy vs. Greed How envy shows up in our behaviour How to stop comparing ourselves to others How to be satisfied with what we have If you want to become friends with that green-eyed monster, this episode is for you. Listen now! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.