Celine Park

Category: Celine’s Practical Personal Development Tools

  • Still find it hard to say no?

    When I fall back into people pleasing, I use a few simple self-talk that help me say no kindly without abandoning myself. 1. A gentle way to respond Instead of saying yes straight away, I say, “Thank you for asking me, I will think about that.” It’s honest, kind, and it gives me space to choose what feels […]

  • Why I Look Forward to Early Mornings

    Since I started waking up early, I noticed something. I actually look forward to the next morning. It’s not just about getting out of bed; it’s about feeling positive, mindful, and ready to take on the day. I’m also able to tackle my daily tasks easily. Waking up early isn’t just about starting the day—it’s […]

  • How I Maintain My Energy Throughout the Day

    One of my favourite tools for staying energised is very simple — balance. For me, balance means eating small portions of food, not over-studying, not over-watching, not over-exercising, and not overthinking. If I have class all day or a three-hour ice hockey training session, I make sure to take enough breaks. Last week, I unintentionally broke this rule. During […]

  • How Waking Up at 5 am Changed My Life

    I’ve been waking up around 5 am since 2019, and being consistent with it has changed so many things for me. When I asked myself, “Why does this actually work?” The answer was simple. “Because you focus on what matters in the morning.” “And you stop wasting energy at night.” Since I want to wake […]

  • You Are More Than What You Think

    I’ve made many mistakes in life, but over time I realised those mistakes actually became my strengths. During difficult moments, moving my body saved me. Exercise helped me heal and loosen the pain. I often asked myself, “Why do I behave or think this way?”Studying cognitive and behavioural theories helped me understand myself more clearly, and that understanding slowly transformed me. […]

  • Successful people practise these six habits inspired by Tony Robbins

    1. Start the day with intention Each morning, I ask myself simple questions, “What is my intention today?” “What can I appreciate right now?” It helps me begin the day with direction and clarity. 2. Practise your craft every day Whatever you want to get good at, touch it daily. Even a few minutes of […]

  • “What’s your intention for today?”

    This simple question helps me feel strong and in control of my emotions. Today, my intention is to set healthy boundaries. If someone annoys me or brings negative energy, I remind myself quietly, “You can’t control how I feel. This is my mind. I’m in a good mood, and I won’t let irritation take over.” No one decides how […]

  • Let’s talk about people pleasing.

    Sometimes I catch myself asking,“Why am I saying yes to this?Am I doing it because I want to, or because I’m scared of upsetting someone?” That’s the fawn response. It happens when you put everyone else first to avoid conflict, criticism, or disappointment.I’ve done it many times, and it took me a while to realise I was abandoning […]

  • Simple Questions That Give Me Direction

    I want to share something that has helped me stay focused and positive each day.It’s very simple. I ask myself a few questions in the morning and a few at night. In the morning, I ask myself These questions give me purpose and direction before my day even starts. In the evening, I ask myself […]

  • How to Get Things Done and Beat Procrastination

    End of semester means tests everywhere, assignments piling up, and deadlines coming from every direction. I remember looking at everything and thinking, “How am I going to finish all of this?” So I had a little chat with myself. Me: “Alright, what can I actually finish today?” Myself: “Just three assessment questions. Only three.” Three […]