Celine Park’s Practical Self Coaching Techniques
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Moment That Saved My Day
Yesterday morning, I felt really down after an argument with my brother. But what lifted me wasn’t a deep talk or a long rest. It was laughing and connecting with the kids at our Sunday ice hockey session. A friend once asked, “How do you keep showing up every Sunday for over 15 months without […]
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The Thought That Changed Everything
This morning, I caught myself thinking, why do I care so much about what others think of me?Then another voice inside me replied, you don’t need anyone’s approval or attention to feel good about yourself. That hit me deeply. I can simply be who I am, and that’s enough. That’s where peace and freedom begin. […]