By Toni Bernhard — 2012
Envy can be turned into joy for the very person you envy.
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The most brilliant and creative amongst us are sometimes the most troubled, and nowhere is that clearer than in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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It’s hard to be a joyful Black creative on a good day; to pour your being into beautiful work amid ongoing injustices is already taxing. And during the current unprecedented and uncertain times, reclaiming and protecting that Black joy may feel particularly difficult.
Jealousy and envy are normal, but you don’t have to get stuck in these feelings. You can use these feelings to help you get where you want.
Unhealthy comparing can be self-limiting—perhaps especially for creative people, who often have the personality trait of high sensitivity, which typically includes stronger emotional reactions.
Creativity coach Jennifer Mills Kerr provides her top tips on the creative life.