Don't let envy fester - One Thing I've Learned

Illustration of a pair of green eyes, thick black eyebrows, and a long black nose drawn on a torn piece of white paper. The paper rests on a green self-healing cutting mat with a white grid. A small torn strip with the artist's name lies beside it: Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

Envy is a natural, human emotion. What I've learned: to acknowledge it but not let it fester. For me, this means being more aware of when and how I use social media.

A few years ago, I posted poll asking how book creators cope with the occasional (or not so occasional) twinge of wistful envy when hearing about a colleague’s success. I go through this sometimes as well, especially if I’m already feeling low or have been going through a rough time. Here's what book creators said. Hope it helps some of you, too!

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