So how can we be authentically supportive of the successes and accomplishments of others?

How to maintain a positive attitude in any situation.

Someone else gets the promotion, buys the new house, takes the dream vacation, or marries the perfect person. They’re excited, exuberant, bursting with joy. They’re happy.

And they want to share it with you.

Most of the time, you’re glad for those who achieve a long-awaited dream, and it’s easy to join in their personal celebration. But occasionally, other emotions pop up and muddy the waters — like jealousy, resentment, and even bitterness.

This uncomfortable mindset occurs when we’re not in alignment with others’ choices, achievements, or progress. And occasionally, we experience these feelings when there’s an unspoken sense of competition.

And it can be a challenge to hide our sentiments — or misplaced envy.

Unless your general attitude is of a positive nature, it may be best to keep your thoughts to yourself. Speaking our minds isn’t always the best reaction — especially when a personal opinion may not be relevant or invited. And most of the time, chiming in with a potentially negative slant on the situation isn’t welcome or necessary —particularly when the issue has nothing to do with you.

Here are a few suggestions to become both genuine and supportive when life’s positive circumstances happen to others:

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