All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • 9 Ways to Get Organized Fast (For Messy People)

    Iโ€™m not naturally an organized person. My wife, on the other hand, seems to have a sixth sense for keeping things in order. She instinctively knows where everything belongs, plans ahead effortlessly, and somehow…

    April 8, 2025
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Happier in 1 Month

    The more Iโ€™ve focused on wanting to feel happy, the more it has slipped out of reach. Iโ€™ve learned that happiness doesnโ€™t come from chasing it but from the actions we take each day.…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Happiness Paradoxes Everyone Should Know About

    Happiness is something we all want, but it doesnโ€™t always come as easily as weโ€™d like. For me, itโ€™s been a journey of trial and errorโ€”figuring out what truly brings joy and whatโ€™s just…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Reasons Starting is Easy But Finishing is Hard

    One of my prouder accomplishments has been keeping this blog going for nearly four years now. It hasnโ€™t always been easyโ€”there have been moments when inspiration ran dry, or life got in the way,…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Signs That Youโ€™re Not Getting Enough Deep Rest

    During the height of COVID, I found myself wrestling with constant brain fog and exhaustion. Even though I wasnโ€™t doing anything particularly demanding, I felt mentally drained, and tasks that once came easily seemed…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Psychology of Friendship: 9 Ways to Draw Others to You

    In high school and college, making friends felt effortless to me. With shared classes, dorm life, and endless time for clubs, hangouts, and late-night conversations, connections seemed to form naturally. I didnโ€™t have to…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Habits Required to Sustain a Long-Term Effort

    When I joined the cross-country team in high school, I had no idea what I was signing up for. The first few weeks were brutal. Every practice felt like torture, and I was always…

    April 8, 2025
  • 11 Tips for Enjoying Just About Anything in Life

    Sometimes, I catch myself rushing through life, treating each moment like a task to check off. But when I slow down and truly experience whatโ€™s in front of me, life feels richerโ€”full of small…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Things Disciplined People Know That You Donโ€™t

    Iโ€™ll be the first to admitโ€”Iโ€™m not a naturally disciplined person. Iโ€™m curious, energetic, and full of ideas, but I can also be scattered and easily pulled in a dozen directions at once. Structure…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Parts of Life That Feel Easier to a Minimalist

    When I discovered minimalism, I was in college and searching for something moreโ€”a new way of looking at the world. My life felt cluttered, not just with things but with ideas, expectations, and a…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Happiness Mistakes You Might Be Making

    Happiness has always been something Iโ€™ve cared deeply about. Not the fleeting kind that comes from a good meal or a relaxing weekend, but the kind of steady, fulfilling happiness that makes life feel…

    April 8, 2025