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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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Career

Can Career Counseling Help Me Land a Job?

March 1, 2026 2SC Staff
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Personal Growth

The Add One Thing Approach: Why Small Steps Beat New Year’s Resolutions

January 11, 2026 2SC Staff
By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW I’ve tackled how to start the New Year in a couple of blogs throughout the years. In 2019, I reframed New Year’s Resolutions to New Year’s Goals. And in 2023, I […]
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Personal Growth

7 Free Ways to Boost Your Mental Wellness in Boystown & Lakeview East

January 1, 2026 2SC Staff
Living in the heart of Lakeview East means being surrounded by vibrant energy, 24/7 activity, and the iconic Halsted Street corridor. But as any local knows, the high-octane pace of the North Side can sometimes […]
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Career

8 Ways Gaslighting Can Backfire In Business

December 12, 2025 2SC Staff
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Career

5 Things Supervisors Should Never Say To Employees

December 12, 2025 2SC Staff
Personal Growth

5 Ways Covert Narcissists Destroy Relationships

December 1, 2025 2SC Staff
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Personal Growth

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

November 26, 2025 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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Anxiety and Stress

Afraid to Fly: OCD at 31,000 Feet!

November 22, 2025 2SC Staff

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