HealthAugust 19, 2026

Turn Envy into a Signal for Growth

Key Vocabulary

envy/ˈɛn.vi/
a feeling when you want what another person has
"I felt envy when my friend got the prize."
compare/kəmˈpɛr/
to look at two things to see the differences or similarities
"I compare my work with my friend's work."
gratitude/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness
"I write three things I like every day to feel gratitude."

Listening

Turn Envy into a Signal for Growth

Envy is a common feeling when you see a friend do well. You may feel sad, angry, or left out because you compare your life with theirs. These feelings can be strong but they do not mean you are a bad person.

You can use envy to learn about your goals. Notice what you want and make small steps to try. Talk with a friend or ask for advice so you can learn from them. Be kind to yourself and remember small progress matters.

Simple actions help. Try counting what you have and practice gratitude every day. Over time envy can become a sign to grow, not to harm.

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Quiz

1. What is a common feeling when you see a friend do well?
2. What should you try to count every day?
3. What can envy become over time?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

1

Do you ever feel envy when a friend succeeds? What happens for you?

2

Have you ever used a feeling of envy to set a goal? What did you do?

3

What helps you feel grateful when you see other people’s success?

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