Success is emotive; if you were to type into Google and ask why 'not everyone is happy for your success' you'd find pages of different reasons why if you are successful, other people are not happy for you.

Success, scrutiny and hate

For those striving for success, there may always be scrutiny, some would say hate. But it may be worth remembering that not everyone is going to be happy for your success, unless they too have met with success. It's all about intentionality.

Surround yourself with people who are happy for your success

It's important to surround yourself with people who are happy for your success and support you as you strive towards your goals. But if there are those who are not happy for you, focus on your own journey and continue to spread positivity and support towards others. As the saying goes, "positive vibes only." By bringing positivity into the world, you attract positivity in return.

Not everyone is going to be happy for you

Not everyone is going to be happy for your success, but that is not a reflection of your worth or achievements. Focus on your own journey, surround yourself with positive influences, and spread positivity towards others. Sow seeds of positivity with the universe and success can come your way.

Don't let negativity and jealousy discourage you

If you are met with negativity and jealousy, don't let it discourage you. Instead, use it as fuel to keep moving forward and achieving your goals. Remember, success is not a zero-sum game and there is plenty of success to go around for everyone.

Being happy for other people's success is not only the right thing to do, it can also benefit you in the long run by attracting positive energy and opportunities. So, let's choose to support and celebrate each other's success and create a world where success is celebrated and shared by all.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “Not Everyone Is Happy For Your Success”

  1. Isn't it shameful that jealousy gets in the way of relationships? This reminds me of the Fleetwood Mac song, "Players only love you when they're playing".

    Unfortunately this is true, but with so many human failings, we all have it within us to change and to do better.

    1. Your response is absolutely spot on. It's a human failing for sure, when others can't be happy for our success, and yet if the shoe were on the other foot, they would want us to be happy for them.

      When anyone works hard for something, they absolutely have the right to meet with success and others should be pleased for them.

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