Purpose: Look at the jealous feeling without acting on it, and find what it points at.
When to use: Use this after a moment when jealousy took over more than you wanted it to.
Worksheet prompts
- What set it off? Just the facts of the moment.
- How strong was it at its worst?
- What is underneath it?
Fear of losing someone? Feeling left out? Comparing? - What you wanted to do, and what would actually help.
- What is one thing you could say to the person, calmly?
Jealousy is loud, and it is usually pointing at something quieter.