Tag Archives: habits

The Habit That Helps Me Look Again

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habit that has improved my life the most is writing. It keeps my mind active, but more than that, it keeps pulling me back toward faith, gratitude, memory and the lessons my mother taught me. Continue reading →

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Best Advice: You Play Like You Practice

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habits we build when we’re young do not usually disappear when life gets more serious. School is preparation for life, and the way we practice now often becomes the way we perform later. Continue reading →

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Learning to Say No

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the hardest word is not yes, but no — especially when responsibility, good intentions, and simple distractions all compete for the same limited time and energy. Continue reading →

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The One Thing I’d Change (If Only My Brain Would Cooperate)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I could change one thing about myself, it would be my stubborn belief that I can outrun time—especially late at night. I always think there’s room for one more task, one more idea, one more anything… and I pay for it the next morning. But the real truth is a little more tangled than that. Continue reading →

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