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Personal Growth

Personal growth articles from the therapists at 2nd Story Counseling. Explore topics such as self-esteem, confidence, motivation, resilience, life transitions, personal development, finding purpose, and creating meaningful change in your life.

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Personal Growth

Can Karma Really Come Back to Bite You Later In Life?

October 18, 2026 2SC Staff
Karma May Be Real We’ve all heard someone say it: “Karma’s going to get them.” Whether it’s about a backstabbing coworker, a cheating ex, or a manipulative family member, the idea that the universe will […]
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Personal Growth

What If Your “Self-Sabotage” Is Actually a Part Trying to Protect You?

October 3, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team
Three months in, he finally says it: he wants you to meet his sister on Sunday. You’re thrilled. Genuinely. And by Saturday night you’ve started a fight about something you can’t even remember the next […]
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Personal Growth

Nothing Is Wrong In My Relationship, So Why Am I Unhappy?

August 30, 2026 2SC Staff
By the 2nd Story Counseling Team | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago Your partner doesn’t cheat. They don’t yell. They remember your birthday, they’re kind to your family, and on paper, there’s nothing to complain about. […]
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Personal Growth

Do You Have Failure To Launch Syndrome?

August 3, 2026 2SC Staff
Failure to Launch: A Closer Look If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you love is grappling with what’s often called “Failure to Launch Syndrome.” Here’s what it is, how to recognize it, […]
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Personal Growth

What To Do About Lying Teens

August 2, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team
If you’ve caught your teenager in a lie recently, take a breath — you’re not raising a con artist, and you haven’t failed as a parent. Lying is one of the most normal (and most […]
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Personal Growth

Stuck Between Two Choices? How to Finally Decide

July 26, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team
🛶 Why Even “Easy” Decisions Can Feel Impossible Do you get stuck making decisions? Ever catch yourself saying, I just can’t decide? Everyone hits this wall sometimes. Occasionally it’s over something small, like choosing between […]
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Men's Issues

Why Successful Men Avoid Asking for Help

July 1, 2026 2SC Staff
By Frank Lotta, MA, LPC | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago I work with a lot of men who, by any external measure, are doing well. They run teams. They close deals. They’ve built businesses, careers, […]
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Personal Growth

10 Modern Coping Strategies for Navigating Life Changes in Chicago

June 9, 2026 2SC Staff

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