How can I stop being jealous of people who have more than me

I would say, things are not always how they appear. Don’t compare your life to others based on the highlights they choose to share, I have friends who have PERFECT lives on social media. The mums who make it look so easy, then I speak to them and they share so many struggles (which you would never imagine they have!) so don’t compare, more people struggle than you can imagine with different aspects of their life which you may not know about. Focus on what you are doing and don’t underestimate the little things you do to for your kids (trips to parks, walks etc).

I have to keep telling myself the grass is not always greener, people have their problems and also NO upbringing is perfect. I wish i could give my kid more too, but it is what it is. He has one loving Mum and i reckon that's enough. In the end all people need is quality time and the simple things in life like shelter, protection, warmth and food. If you think of your childhood i don't think possessions are the highlight. It's family. And your child has you, that's all that'll matter x

Rather than focusing on the things you don’t have you could try appreciating the things you do have. Get into the habit of writing down something you are grateful for every day. There are billions of people in the world who don’t have a safe place to live, don’t have a healthy child, can’t afford a smartphone. Your daughter is incredibly lucky to have a loving mother and that is the main thing.

Some kids who grow up with everything have the absent parents, the neglectful parents just worry about how they feel about you ❤️ I know our kids don’t have everything they ever wanted but also our moments I know they’ll remember cus I look back fondly❤️

I would practice gratitude everyday, so everyday write down 5 or 10 things you're grateful for. They could be big (I'm grateful I grew up in a country where women have rights, I'm grateful I grew up in a war free country etc) or small (I'm grateful my favourite top was washed and I could wear it today, it's sunny outside, I'm grateful for my long healthy hair.. Etc) after a while it does help and make you feel better and you'll attract good things too. I believe good energy attract good. I'd recommend a book called "the secret" , it's a bit intense but helped me so much a few years ago when I was in a rut. Also don't compare yourself to people's highlight on social media. It's a highlight reel and everyone shares only the best, glamorous shots. Look at the horrible news out there, don't you feel grateful to be safe, that your kid is safe?

Heyy girl it sounds like in kinda in the same position as you, feel free to message me for a rant or advice x

I think it’s definitely human nature to be jealous of others we perceive as having more. It’s so easy to say “well they’re life may not be perfect either, or appreciate what you have” it’s hard! I often fall down the rabbit hole of social media 🥲 all these people with their big houses, spoiling their children & I’m in my pokey flat with no garden and no space with very little cash! I do try and appreciate the roof over my head, I’m healthy and so is my daughter. But yeah I totally understand how you feel x

I totally understand this! There is so much to be grateful -- and at the same time there is so much that would be nice to add into our lives to make it better for us and our little one(s). I agree with everyone above that gratitude for what you have is super important AND I think that you can use your feelings of jealousy to help you get clear about the life you want and help you manifest of it. To get specific, answer these questions: - What more do you need to give your child the "best upbringing possible"? A bigger house? What size? What town? A new car? What make, model and year? More income? How much per month? More friends? What are they like? - Take your time and really get clear about it - what will your life have in it so that these feelings go away. (you could make a list, a vision board or Pinterest board, whatever works for you!) Once you have your answers, be grateful for the clarity and watch for opportunities to bring those things to enter your life. They will pop up! You've got this!

Comparison is a habit, it’s hard to break but you can break it over time with practicing. Everyone struggles with something, and everyone’s struggles are different. Practice gratitude - if you’re overwhelmed by laundry, remember that someone who can’t afford clothes would love the opportunity to fold laundry. Someone with a sick child would love to clean up a toy room that your healthy child made a mess in while playing.