Mike Donghia

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the internet. On one hand, it’s an endless source of amusement and the fastest way to learn about almost anything. It’s packed with knowledge and…

I absolutely love being a parent, but let me tell you—it’s not easy. There are days when I honestly feel like young children should come with an owner’s manual. There’s just so much you…

As far as I know, nobody has ever chosen clutter. It’s just something that creeps in—by chance, by default, or by poor planning. Most of us would prefer at least a basic level of organization and…

One thing I like to do every now and then is to ask myself what choices I’ll wish I had made sooner in life. Then, I project myself into the future and ask—what decisions…

I’m not exactly a morning person. Okay, fine—I’ll be honest. I’m not a morning person at all. For most of my life, mornings felt more like a necessary evil than an opportunity. But thanks…

I don’t know about you, but I spend way too much energy on things I can’t control—or even influence all that much. And honestly, that’s pretty silly when you think about it. We’ve only…

I’ve always loved novelty. Adventure is what makes life feel meaningful to me. But even with my deep preference for change and keeping things fresh, I have to admit—without some stability, my life starts…

Here’s my theory about happiness: we spend way too much time trying to chase it, when we’d be better off avoiding the things that so predictably make us unhappy. Happiness, in my experience, is…

In college, I embraced minimalism with enthusiasm. It felt natural and freeing, but like many good habits, it started to slip away when I got married and began my first job. With so many…

I couldn’t tell you what the success rate of my New Year’s resolutions has been. Honestly, it’s probably not great. But that’s okay. All it takes is one habit to stick to change your…

For me, freedom is one of the highest values. That doesn’t mean I want to avoid responsibilities or shy away from meaningful relationships—I deeply value both. But outside of my core commitments and my…

Minimalism hasn’t just changed my physical life—it’s completely transformed the way I see the world. As a minimalist, there’s a certain way you start to view your possessions, your time, and even your goals…