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Mike Donghia

  • 9 Ways Minimalism Encourages You to Trust Your Gut

    As a chronic overthinker, one of the greatest side effects of minimalism has been how it’s helped me develop my intuition and trust my gut more. For years, I found myself overanalyzing every decision,…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Daily Habits to Nudge Yourself Into a Good Mood

    I’m a pretty optimistic guy, but I occasionally catch myself falling into a funk of bad moods. You know those days when everything feels off, and your usual enthusiasm seems just out of reach?…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Two-Minute Habits to Become a More Creative Person

    I wouldn’t call myself a naturally creative thinker. My mind tends to lean more toward systematic, structured approaches, which I’ve always found helpful for tackling tasks and solving problems efficiently. But over the years,…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Time Management Strategies to Lower Cortisol

    A lot of the productivity advice I read online stresses me out. It makes me feel like I’ll never measure up to the superhuman focus these strategies imply is possible. That’s why I’ve chosen…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Foundational Habits for a Flourishing Life

    I don’t claim to know everything there is to know about living a flourishing life, but I’ve certainly learned what works for me. And based on my conversations with friends, family, and even strangers,…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Beliefs Required to Fully Embrace Frugal Living

    Living frugally wasn’t something I stumbled into by accident—it was a choice born out of curiosity and reflection. I wanted to understand what drives the decisions we make about money and lifestyle, and more…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Ways Minimalism Reduces Chronic Stress

    Life comes with its fair share of challenges, and I’m not afraid of a little acute stress. In fact, I think moments of pressure can push us to grow and rise to the occasion.…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways to Turn Your House Into a Forever Home

    There’s something magical about a home that feels like it’s truly yours. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that it’s not the square footage, the location, or even the furniture that makes a…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Two-Minute Ways to Express Your Love

    Love isn’t just about the big gestures. Sure, fancy dinners, grand surprises, or epic vacations are memorable, but what really keeps a relationship strong are the small, everyday ways we show we care. Over…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Quiet Pleasures of Getting and Staying Organized 

    I wasn’t always someone who cared about organization. For a long time, I thought of it as something for people with color-coded planners and perfectly labeled storage bins—nice, but not exactly my style. It…

    April 8, 2025