Throughout life, we meet many different types of people with many different types of personalities. Some we get along with and some we do not which are both fine, however, what really seems to bother me is when people cannot be happy for someone else's success, regardless if they like them or not.
Often, when people see others in love it sparks jealousy, bitterness, and hatred toward the couple. Just because something is not happening for you right now, doesn't mean that it never will. Being angry with people who are radiating happiness because they are in love will not make you anymore happier, in fact it will probably just make you feel even worse. This is why I choose to celebrate love, and it has become one of my favorite things to do.
People also tend to be negative towards other people because of the way someone else looks or carries themselves. By judging these people, you are only saying more about your character than theirs. Let's worry less about what other's do, and more about what we do. Give people genuine compliments without having the need to receive one back. Doing this says a lot about your self confidence. By complimenting others, you allow yourself to become comfortable with who you are as well. Yes they may look good, but so do you and you don't need anyone to confirm that.
People also tend to be jealous of other's success in work, school, fitness, or even financially. Again, filling yourself with hatred will not allow you to become anymore successful. If you want to succeed, make it happen for yourself. Don't do it because someone else is or because you want to one-up someone, but do it because it ultimately makes you feel happy.
If you want to go to school - go. If you want to tone your body, stop making fun of your gym rat friend and instead go with her. Take control of your life and don't be critical of others who are trying to make something of themselves, while you are waiting for something to happen for you.
Since realizing that I don't need to hate the people who have wronged me, don't like me, or even the people who may seem to be doing better than me, it has made me realize how much happier I can be for other people and most importantly, for myself. Not to mention, it also makes other people happy when you acknowledge their success.
Being genuinely happy for others proves that you are happy with yourself and the path your life is going. Being happy for others proves the confidence you have for yourself and your own success. You don't have to look at these people as competition, but instead as loyal companions.
