How To Deal With Jealous People

As we go though the journey of life one of the greatest challenges that we are faced with is how to cope with situations surrounding jealousy. A follower asked me how we can deal with situations in which other people are jealous of our success (or what we perceive to be jealousy). This often arises when you are doing well in life, thriving and achieving certain goals that you have set and you notice that people are not responding with positive energy or not responding at all i.e. not celebrating with you as you rise. Hopefully most people are able to keep their jealousy under wraps without it having a negative impact on your relationship but once in a while they allow it to manifest through gossip and negative interactions.

Jealousy is something that every high-achieving entrepreneur or professional will encounter at some point in their career. Whether it shows up subtly in the workplace, in relationships or more directly on social media, jealousy is often a reflection of someone else’s insecurities and not a measure of your worth or success.

In the video below, I share clear and actionable advice on how to deal with jealous people in both your personal and professional life. As a personal branding coach, I’ve seen firsthand how envy can distract, discourage, and derail even the most focused individuals but it doesn’t have to.

One of the first mindset shifts I coach my clients through is this: someone else’s jealousy is not your responsibility. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotional response, wondering what you did wrong or feeling the need to explain or defend your success. Jealousy often stems from a scarcity mindset. When someone believes there isn’t enough success, recognition or opportunity to go around, they start comparing themselves to people who they perceive to be doing well. That comparison breeds resentment and unfortunately that resentment shows up as jealousy.

The thing that jealous people forget is that there is more than enough for all of us. Your success doesn’t take away from anyone else’s potential and neither does theirs diminish yours.

One of the worst things you can do is allow yourself to dwell on negative energy. Whether it’s a passive-aggressive comment, an unfollow or someone subtly trying to undermine your credibility, the best response is often no response at all. Your energy is better spent building your personal brand, focusing on your goals and serving your audience.

Every minute you spend fixating on someone’s jealousy is a minute taken away from your progress. Keep moving forward with confidence. Let your work speak for itself and speak for your work, boldly and unapologetically. Let your integrity stay intact and let your consistency prove that you are rooted in something real. Jealousy loses power when it’s met with grace and unwavering focus.

As you grow your personal brand, especially in highly competitive industries, you’ll need to master the art of protecting your mindset. Surround yourself with supporters, mentors, advocates and people who genuinely want to see you succeed so that when jealousy shows up, as it inevitably will, choose elevation over reaction.

Watch the video below where I go deeper into how to handle jealousy in real-world situations. Whether you're facing envy from colleagues, peers, or even friends, you'll learn how to keep your focus and maintain your confidence.

If this resonates with you, leave a comment and share your experience.