Mike Donghia

I’m a product of my culture—no question about it. One of the defining traits of Western culture is individualism, the celebration of individual rights and independence. I don’t just accept this aspect of my…

I love the modern world. As much as I sometimes feel nostalgic for the past, I wouldn’t trade living in this time for any other. There’s so much to celebrate about the age we’re…

I’ll be the first to admit it—I’m not great at multitasking. And honestly, most people aren’t, even if they think they are. I’ve watched enough multitaskers struggle to keep up to realize how much…

I’ve faced some hard moments in my life—times when the health and relationships of people I deeply love have been tested in ways that broke my heart. In those seasons, I’ve found strength in…

For nearly three years, I lived with relentless brain fog, and it turned out the culprit was something as simple—and as profound—as not getting enough oxygen through my nose. When I finally found a…

I’ve written a lot about habits, and while I believe they’re important, I can’t help but approach the topic with a bit of skepticism. You’ve probably heard it before: “All you need are better…

I’ve noticed that many people treat minimalism like it’s the answer to life’s biggest questions. As if decluttering your home or paring down your wardrobe could magically give your life purpose and meaning. But…

Sometimes in life, you hit a point where a problem becomes so urgent that chipping away at it just won’t cut it. If your financial life feels like it’s spiraling out of control, this…

Maybe you’re like me and occasionally catch yourself thinking, “What could psychology possibly tell me that I don’t already know?” But honestly, that’s a pretty narrow way to look at it. The truth is,…

I don’t know about you, but I want my life to count for something. Not in a way that requires fame or recognition beyond a small circle of people, but in a way that…

I hope I’m not alone in wanting my life to feel fun and adventurous. For me, that sense of excitement and freedom isn’t at odds with my deepest values—it’s actually a natural extension of…

I’m not one to say that your own enjoyment is the highest goal in life. I believe there are greater aims—duty, love, and the responsibilities we carry to others. These are the things that…