FlowCast #36 | Envy

We face a lot of emotions that get in the way of finding our flow. Maybe there are no bad emotions but one of the most insidious for flow and creativity is envy. This week we talk about the downside of envy and how you can work to eliminate this obtrusive state of mind. 00:45 - Topic of the day - Envy 1:30 - What is envy and how does it lead to issues when it’s the driver? 3:00 - The slippery slope of envy 4:00 - The envy triangle 5:00 - Longing towards someone else’s luck 7:45 - Shout out to Tony Francis 8:00 - Luck Article idea - [I messed up the story - the guy was located near the London Bombing, not the World Trade Centre for September 11.] 9:30 - Shift towards more gratitude and optimism 11:30 - What if the other person is just more lucky? * 13:15 - The envy of longing for possessions 14:30 - Wanting the end point without the effort to get there 16:15 - The Hedonic Treadmill of envy* 17:45 - Don’t feel envy if you have contentment * 19:15 - Contentment is not stagnation * 20:15 - Avoid envy by Creating before Consuming 22:30 - Envy creeping in 24:30 - Idea inception 25:00 - You feel bad emotions more when you’re exhausted 28:30 - Don’t prime your day with anxiety Resources Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman "Just My Luck" - From Men's Health, December 2005 Subtle Art - Mark Manson Creative Calling - Chase Jarvis Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1456647259 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aLgfpdYSHi0PaLwv9yq6D?si=H0BGWz9tTcyzc6VFh2MBUQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowspaon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowSpaON/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowspaon The FlowCast is brought to you by Flow Spa. Flow Spa is Peterborough’s float therapy and sports recovery centre, dedicated to providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Whether you need physical relief from pain or a deep state of mental relaxation and calm or the best methods of recovery from athletic training, Flow Spa is where you can Find Your Flow.