Envy can make you want the different qualities or items that other people have. It is usually better to be envious then jealous. This is an example of somebody being envious. When your friends all get accepted into college before you do. You are envious of your friends because you want what they have.
People get jealous when they are insecure.
Jealousy usually starts early during early childhood rivalries. One way is to list the good qualities about yourself. Think about yourself for a change, don't try to be something your not. A way to get rid of being envious is to higher your standards so you can become better at the qualities of other people that you are envious of. The last way is a way to get rid of both envy and jealousy.