Is your inner critic holding you to a standard you'd never expect from anyone else?
When you're living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression (SAD), stress, guilt, or isolation, it's easy to believe every decision has to be perfect. But true fairness isn't about perfection. It's about responding with wisdom, compassion, and integrity, especially toward yourself.
In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, Lori Owens explores the character strength of Fairness (Justice) and how it can help you quiet self-criticism, break free from endless second-guessing, and make values-based decisions with greater confidence.
You'll discover:
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Why fairness begins with how you treat yourself
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How trauma, anxiety, and depression can distort your sense of justice
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Practical ways to replace guilt with self-compassion
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Four simple strategies to strengthen fairness in everyday life
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How living according to your values can reduce stress and build emotional resilience
If you're ready to stop chasing perfection and start making healthier, more balanced choices, this episode will give you practical tools you can begin using today.
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KEYWORDS: PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, seasonal depression, SAD, stress, guilt, loneliness, isolation, fairness, justice, self-compassion, positive psychology, emotional resilience, trauma recovery, character strengths, values-based living, mental health, practical solutions for PTSD, overcoming anxiety, overcoming depression
