Tag Archives: goal setting

First Personal Goal: Stop Asking Yes-No Questions

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress wants to know whether I set personal goals. As an English teacher, I have a problem with the question itself. But I’ll answer it anyway. Continue reading →

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How I Plan My Goals (and Why I Wish I’d Learned Sooner)

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I just finished teaching my 9th graders about goal setting for college, and while I was talking to them, I couldn’t help but think about how badly I handled this when I was their age—and even well beyond. Back then, … Continue reading →

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