Practicing gratitude helps you to practically and systematically recognize what is good or going right in your life. Gratitude can be defined as identifying what is important and creates purpose for you. Being intentionally grateful can help you put greater emphasis on what you have, rather than what you do not have that is causing you to be envious. Cultivating feelings of gratitude has been shown to produce feelings of connectedness to those around you, to a higher power, and connectedness to a deeper meaning or larger perspective of your situation and feelings. Furthermore, research has found that cultivating feelings of gratitude increases self-esteem, reduces stress, and increases feelings of empathy. Practice gratitude by writing or saying daily what you are thankful for in your life. Focus on positive life events, relationships, or the small everyday occurrences that enhance positive feelings. For example, you could adopt the practice of writing down three things you were grateful for during that day: "I am grateful for the opportunity to catch up with old friends at lunch today," "I am thankful that we did not have any rain today," and "How fortunate for me to find such close parking!" Because the basis of envy starts with comparing yourself to others, you can prevent envy by focusing on yourself and avoiding judging yourself based on comparisons with others. It is a normal phenomenon to evaluate yourself in comparison to those who are similar to ourselves in terms of status, skills, and ability. Social comparison theory hypothesizes that there are several reasons for this type of comparison: gaining information about a person or group of people, a motivator to improve one's own skills or abilities (when compared to someone who has superior skills), or as an ego-boost (when compared to someone who has inferior skills). So because self-comparison is a normal process with many different and valid reasons, the problem becomes evident in that envy is produced after making a value judgment about yourself after a social comparison. This means that comparing yourself to another person is not inherently bad. But the judgment and value you place on your judgment is what can lead to envy. Instead of comparing yourself to others and competing with others, focus on yourself. Stop competing. The only person you should ever compete with is the person you were yesterday. Learn from that person and strive to be better, stronger and smarter today, learning from yesterday's lessons. Focus your energy not on what was, but on what you're becoming. It's called learning. Some people might tell you that you're bound to fail. Don't let that deter you. They're just stating the obvious that everyone fails now and then. The difference between you and them is that you learn from the experience and get on with trying again, while they simply criticize and do little else. Notice that you are different and unique. Having these differences is neither bad nor good they just are. When you label the outcomes of your comparisons as good or bad, or as inferior or superior, you are making your self-worth contingent on someone else. You are a unique person who deserves your attention and confidence. Catch yourself placing more value on another's abilities and devaluing your own, and correct your false assumption that one is better or more valuable than another. For example, a judgement thought might be: "I'm not noticed as much in the group now that Justin has been hanging out with us. I used to be 'the funny one' and now everyone pays more attention to him. Sometimes I wish he'd have an off day and say something stupid." Corrected thought: "I know that I am feeling left out or undervalued by my friends, but that doesn't mean that Justin is funnier. We are just different. We even have different types of humor, and that is okay."
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One-sentence summary -- Practice gratitude. Stop judging yourself based on others' experiences. Focus on moving forward. Accept that you'll make mistakes in life. Embrace your uniqueness. Correct thoughts that devalue yourself.

Article: You can send a small swatch of the leather (there will be extra underneath the seat) to the liquid leather distributor to find an exact match. Or, provide the color code or name to the distributor to make sure you get the right shade. Liquid leather is a combination filler and adhesive compound that can be purchased online and in many auto parts and upholstery stores. Test the product in an inconspicuous spot before applying it to the rest of the seat. Adjust the color with the provided toner or exchange it for a better match, if necessary. Sweep any any debris or crumbs, then put a small amount of leather cleaner on a soft cloth or rag. Scrub the seats with the cloth to remove dirt and grime. Then, put a mild solvent, like 50% isopropyl alcohol, on a clean rag and wipe down the seats to remove any residue. Allow the seats to dry completely before moving on. Dilute the liquid leather with water by 30% before rubbing it into cracks and creases. Wipe off the seat with a damp cloth so that the product is removed from the good leather and left in the cracks. Let the liquid leather dry then apply another coat to strengthen the color or build up cracks, if necessary. Once the worn areas have dried, apply an even coat of liquid leather to the entire seat. This will ensure that the whole seat is the same color and will make repaired areas less noticeable. Once the liquid leather has dried completely, you should condition the leather to prevent it from cracking further. Use a leather conditioner and apply it with a soft cloth to the entire seat. Allow it to dry fully before sitting on the seat.
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Ensure the liquid leather matches perfectly. Clean your leather seats. Apply diluted liquid leather with a sponge to worn areas. Add a full-strength coat to the entire seat. Condition the leather after it dries.