Welcome, my name is Doug Truppe, and I am an artist representative for commercial photographers and directors in the global market. Our mission is to empower, elevate and foster a sense of community for those employed in the advertising industry. Focusing on mental health, our hope is to provide a forum and backdrop to discuss and share the challenges our industry is facing in a fast paced ever changing global economy. Concentrating on one’s well-being with the expertise of a mental health practitioner, Gabriel Most LCSW, RN, come join us as we explore and discuss managing mental health in the advertising industry. Ultimately, we are here to provide helpful resources and offer a friendly voice in challenging times.
The Green-Eyed Monster: Uncovering and Understanding Envy and Jealousy in Artistic Creative Industries
Please join us as we address various issues and mental health challenges on a weekly basis creating a forum for communication and solutions with experts in advertising and mental health. In this week’s topic, “The Green-Eyed Monster: Uncovering and Understanding Envy and Jealousy in Artistic Creative Industries.”
Doug Truppe and Gabriel Most, LCSW RN explore The Green-eyed Monster, Jealousy and envy in the work force, what to do about it and how to manage it.
Contrary to popular belief, envy and jealousy are normal, healthy emotions that can sometimes motivate us. Understanding how to handle and process these feelings ensures that we do not become consumed by them and act in a destructive manner.
How are Jealousy and Envy Different and does it really matter?
Envy arises when we desire something that someone else possesses. Inferiority, resentment, and a desire to possess what the other person has are feelings we experience around envy.
Jealousy arises when we experience fear, insecurity, suspicion and possessiveness all rolled into a hot ball of emotion.
Jealousy tends to be a more complex, unmanageable emotion for many people because it involves the perceived threat of loss like a job or lover; unlike envy, which centers on longing for something we lack like a beautiful singing voice.
Envy and jealousy can feel different and so the approach to each will be different.
So, what's sparking your envy? Is it something someone else has, a chance they got, or something they've accomplished? Stay honest with yourself.
Turn that envy into fuel. Use it to set goals that'll help you level up and grow as a person. What skills do you want to master? What do you want to achieve?
Take a moment to appreciate the good stuff. Make a habit of thanking yourself for what you've got and what you've achieved. Focusing on self leaves less room for envy to fester.
Managing your jealousy sometimes requires a more open dialogue approach.
Just talk about it. Having an honest conversation can help you deal with jealous feelings. This can improve the quality of the relationship or clarify where you stand.
If you think your partner's cheating, don't bottle it up. Speak up and get it out in the open—your relationship's survival depends on it.
Jealousy like envy, varies in degree and in relationship. Is it personal? Is it business? Is it both?
Lift your confidence, reflect on the unique things you bring to the table at work. And instead of seeing your colleagues as the enemy, try to shift your mindset to community. Focus on collaborating, sharing ideas, and lifting each other up— it's way more productive (and less stressful) than trying to one-up each other. New thoughts ideas and bodies of work get generated in some collaborations.
Gabriel Most LCSW, RN www.GMostTherapy.com
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