All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • 9 Ways Minimalism Reveals Your Fake Needs

    Minimalism has completely transformed how I view my life. Like so many others, I used to think that more was always better—more clothes, more gadgets, more commitments. But instead of feeling fulfilled, I felt…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways to Get Organized Fast (For Messy People)

    I’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
  • 8 Methods to Eliminate Your Fears and Live Boldly

    Fear isn’t a constant in my life, but when it shows up, it has a way of finding the things I care about most. It doesn’t bother me much in day-to-day challenges or risks—I’ve…

    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 hasn’t always been easy—there have been moments when inspiration ran dry, or life got in the way,…

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

    Happiness is something we all want, but it doesn’t always come as easily as we’d like. For me, it’s been a journey of trial and error—figuring out what truly brings joy and what’s just…

    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 didn’t have to…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Deep Rest

    During the height of COVID, I found myself wrestling with constant brain fog and exhaustion. Even though I wasn’t doing anything particularly demanding, I felt mentally drained, and tasks that once came easily seemed…

    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