Of all the negative emotions, envy is perhaps the most insidious. It is especially sinister because it destroys you from the inside by replacing all the positive and productive with negative feelings of anger, jealousy, and despair.

But when you congratulate others upon their successes and genuinely wish them well, not only do you give credit to those who deserve it, but you also feel better about yourself.

Once you’ve over come your envy, you may want to determine what specific actions the other person took to achieve success.

Meanwhile, you will strengthened your relationship by recognising the achievements of others.