Entering October begins the countdown to my 68th birthday in November – and, more significant, the two-year countdown to my 70th birthday. That got me …
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Therapy Can Happen Outside of Crisis
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, September 24, 2026
By Izaskun Cruz, LMFT I often see a desire for self-improvement in people’s decision to begin therapy. “I decided to work on myself” is the …
“Swimmer’s Body” Phenomenon
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
“Swimmer’s Body” Phenomenon I read recently about the “swimmer’s body” phenomenon. You see someone at the gym or at the pool with broad shoulders, lean and muscular …
Self-Improvement Doesn’t Look the Same at Every Age
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Most advice about bettering yourself is about doing more. Wake up earlier. Say yes more often. Add the gym, the side hustle, the multi-step skincare …
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Self-Improvement Without Self-Bullying: The Desire → Motivation → Design Loop
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
If you’ve ever set a goal, sworn you’d stick to it, and then quietly ghosted yourself two weeks later, welcome to being human. Most of …
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🧠🏃♀️✨ Caring Today for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Monday, September 15, 2025
By Elizabeth Schaul, MHC Intern When you hear the phrase self-care, what comes to mind? Many people picture spa days, vacations, or special treats. While those …
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Your Dream Life Is a Destination—Here’s How to Get There!
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Emilia Maria Alvarez Little Emilia (actually, back then my family called me Emily, so let’s call her little Emily) had some pretty great ideas. Her …
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🚧 Self-Labels: A Roadblock to Growth?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 08, 2025
“I’m a perfectionist!” “I’m a Type A personality!” “I’m just not good at math!” Do these self-identifying labels sound familiar? We all do it. And …
Self-Improvement Through Relationships: How Connection Fuels Personal Growth
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
By Bianca Gabay, National Certified Counselor When we think about self-improvement, we often focus on personal goals, habits, or skills. But what if there’s a …
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Unlocking Your Best Self
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
By Cristina Ferreira, RMHCI, RMFTI, NCC Self-improvement is one of those words that can sound a bit overwhelming. Still, at its core, it’s all about making …
Are You Tired of Having the Relationshits…???
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 15, 2022
There are various benefits for men from being in a healthy relationship. Their well-being is positively influenced by healthy relationships not just emotionally, but physically …
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Self Improvement with Perspective
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 29, 2021
By: Tiffany N. Perez, RMHC We live in an era of information overload. We are invested in social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and …
You’re Not Broken
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Self-improvement. When I talk about this idea (a multi-million dollar industry of how to do and be better), I make sure others understand they are …
Natural Negativity to Proactive Optimism
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, September 08, 2021
I think we can all agree that the topic of self-improvement is a broad one. In such a complicated time in our world, and with …
