Wellness Articles | 2nd Story Counseling Chicago https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/category/wellness/ We help people grow Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:51:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-2nd-Story-Counseling-Flav-32x32.png Wellness Articles | 2nd Story Counseling Chicago https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/category/wellness/ 32 32 72011677 7 Free Ways to Boost Your Mental Wellness in Boystown & Lakeview East https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wellness-tips-boystown-chicago/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:09:20 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=18598 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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]]> 18598 Why Play Is So Important In Adult Relationships https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/adult-play-relationships/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:38 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=18251 As a relational therapist practicing in Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods — from Boystown and Lakeview to Lincoln Park, Uptown, Edgewater, Avondale, and the North Shore suburbs — I often see couples underestimate the power of play [...]

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]]> 18251 7 Powerful Ways to Beat The Winter Blues in Chicago https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/beat-winter-blues/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:30:04 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=18014 Let’s be honest: Chicago winters are no joke. When the temperature drops below zero, the wind whips off Lake Michigan like frozen daggers, and the sun sets at 4:30 PM, even the most optimistic Chicagoans [...]

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]]> 18014 7 Fun Crafting Ideas To Chase Away Anxiety! https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/7-fun-crafting-ideas-to-chase-away-anxiety/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:05:57 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=11828

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]]> 11828 5 Ways Running Helps to Improve Mood! https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/5-ways-running-helps-to-improve-mood/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:35:28 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=11818

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]]> 11818 12 Tips For Controlling Anger https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/control-anger-12-tips-staying-calm/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:03:49 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=11094

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]]> 11094 5 Mindful Tips for Losing Belly Fat https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/motivation-to-lose-weight-5-tips-to-lose-belly-fat/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:15:23 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=9933

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]]> 9933 5 Healthy Snack Options for Work https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/5-healthy-snack-options-for-work/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:01:01 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=11846

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]]> 11846 7 Signs of Bigorexia for Chicago Bodybuilders https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/bigorexia-5-signs-of-need-to-know/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:05:54 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=10292 Bigorexia and Muscle Dysmorphia As a psychotherapist specializing in body image disorders, I’ve had the privilege of working with bodybuilders of all backgrounds here in Chicago. One common thread among many of my clients is [...]

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]]> 10292 5 Things Hypochondria Doesn’t Want You to Know! https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/5-things-hypochondria-doesnt-want-you-to-know/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:01:36 +0000 https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/?p=11052

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