These 5 questions that envious people always ask

  1. everyone deserves access to your personal information.

  2. Set gentle boundaries.  Change the subject or end the conversation without confrontation.

  3. Choose your circle.  Surround yourself with those who celebrate with you and encourage you.

  4. Trust your judgment.  Envy speaks about the other person, not about your worth.

Final key:  always ask yourself if that person is celebrating with you or trying to hold you back. Those who support you lift you up; those who envy you try to diminish you. Stay the course, conserve your energy, and keep moving forward without seeking approval.