Homegirl at the office stays winning. Your bestie in another city is getting closer to someone else. Which one is envy? Which one is jealousy? What other feelings come up? Often times they are used interchangeably and incorrect. Terri and Dom help us clarify what each term means. Then they walk us through multiple real-life examples to help us parse out what each word looks like when played out. What are the questions we need to ask to navigate each situation? Scroll down for some helpful tips. By the way, shout out to Meg Thee Stallion for those bomb-ass knees :)  

Quote of the Day: “True confidence has no room for jealousy or envy; when you know you are great there is no reason to hate.” -unknown  

Takeaways: 
Acknowledge the feelings 
Evaluate the situation with an open mind
Identify the roadblocks (internal and/or external)
What can you control?
Remember to practice self-compassion
Kill it with kindness
Get support from community and/or therapy  

Resources: 
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls 
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC  

 
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