Been happy but also envious of a friend's achievements

Like, tell me if this is normal and y'all have also experienced it?? I'm super happy for my friend that they're finally getting more popular in their craft but at the same time I'm like ugh I should've been more consistent I wish I was her yk?? Idk like, I'm not jealous in the hateful ugly way as per say, ig I'm more of disappointed at myself for allowing myself to get left behind

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ina 30 06,2025

I already felt that, I'm late at school because of mental health issues and when I saw almost all my friends finishing studies and starting to work I felt left out reply

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michaela 30 06,2025

It's fine, being both happy and envious for your friends are two emotions that can co-exist, nobody ever said it's not allowed, and nobody can control their emotions. So, yes, it's absolutely normal. What's not is pouring your insecurities to the person you're envious of like in a negative way, look at them like an inspiration, not a competition. ...... reply

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dodo2 30 06,2025

totally get what u feel, its normal but the feeling really sucks especially the guilt that follows after feeling such a way towards your friend. i think itd be worth it to look into inspiration vs jealousy and how one can turn into the other. theres stuff you can look into such as the abundancy vs scarcity mindset. basically that your friend succee...... reply

30 06,2025

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