All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • 10 Two-Minute Habits for a Happy Life

    I’ve noticed that when a lot of people talk about happiness, it sounds lofty and abstract. They frame it as something tied to grand life plans unfolding perfectly or reaching an ideal level of…

    April 8, 2025
  • How to Become a Time Billionaire

    Everyone’s out chasing money, hustling to become millionaires. But I say, dream bigger. What if the real goal isn’t wealth in dollars but wealth in moments? Each one of us has the potential to…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Life-Changing Lessons from the Heart of C.S. Lewis

    If I had to pick a favorite author of all time, I’d probably go with C.S. Lewis. His non-fiction works have profoundly encouraged me over the years, while The Chronicles of Narnia were among the first…

    April 8, 2025
  • Ordinary Ways to Increase Your Mindfulness

    I used to think mindfulness was an indulgence reserved for people with too much time on their hands—a sort of luxury habit for the ultra-relaxed. Looking back, I realize how much I was missing…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 FAQs about the Minimalist Lifestyle

    I’m a sucker for a good FAQ section. Always have been. There’s something about their directness, simplicity, and no-nonsense approach that I just love. They cut through the fluff and get straight to the…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways to Fall in Love with Your Spouse Again

    My wife and I have been married for 13 years, and I can confidently say it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I know people throw that phrase around, but for me, it’s the…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Minimalist Guide to Christmas Gifts

    Christmas might be one of the hardest times of year to stick to minimalist values, but it’s also our moment to shine. The gift-giving season—both the giving and the receiving—has a way of stirring…

    April 8, 2025
  • In Praise of Boredom

    I have a love-hate relationship with boredom. Most of the time, I do everything I can to avoid it—turning boredom into action, ideally something productive or meaningful. But I’ve also come to see it…

    April 8, 2025
  • Your Life Could Be Different Starting Now

    Here’s a wonderful little idea that should give you hope: there’s absolutely nothing stopping you from changing your life right now. Think about it—you could reinvent yourself this very instant and wake up tomorrow…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Time Management Tips Inspired by Stoicis

    Like many millennials, I went through a phase of discovering and being captivated by the wisdom of Stoic thinkers. While my core life beliefs are rooted in Christianity, I’ve found a wealth of practical…

    April 8, 2025