All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • Free Yourself from the Prison of “Shoulds”

    Here’s my theory of life: there are things we have to do—our duties and commitments—and there are things we get to do, the activities that bring us meaning and joy. The goal, I believe, is to avoid almost…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Minimalist Experiments You Can Try For Yourself

    At its heart, minimalism is the simplest of all ideas. The only rule—if you can even call it that—is to reduce until things get better. It’s not about counting your belongings or living in…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Self-Defeating Lies We Tell Ourselves

    Have you ever stopped to really listen to the monologue inside your head? I have, and I’ll be honest—it’s not exactly a pep talk. If anything, I’m a lot harsher on myself than I’d…

    April 8, 2025
  • Sneaky Ways You Might Be Inviting Stress Into Your Life

    For the longest time, I thought of stress as something that just happens to me—like bad weather you can’t control. But the more I reflect on it, the clearer it becomes: stress is often a choice.…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Fail-Proof Lines for Better Small Talk

    I’m all in for small talk. In a world where most people are glued to their screens and treat small talk like an inconvenience to dodge, I see it as an underrated superpower. Think…

    April 8, 2025
  • Choose Analog Versions of Your Favorite Apps

    Occasionally, I feel like a bit of a digital rebel. By day, I’m deep in the world of IT and writing for this blog—firmly planted in the digital realm. But in my quiet moments,…

    April 8, 2025
  • Areas of Life Where You Should Trust Your Intuition

    I don’t know if it’s just the circles I run in, but it feels like everyone today overanalyzes everything—myself very much included. We read dozens of reviews before we buy a product, watch multiple…

    April 8, 2025
  • Why Complacency Is the Wrong Choice For Your Life

    One thing I feel deep in my bones is a resistance to complacency. For me, it’s not just a preference; it’s a conviction. Complacency isn’t the same as contentment—far from it. Contentment is virtuous,…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Situations That Reveal Your True Level of Confidence

    I’m not into the alpha-male version of confidence that gets passed around the internet as good advice. To me, that’s mostly for show. Real confidence, in my opinion, is about character. It’s about the…

    April 8, 2025
  • The 7 Stress Points of the Holidays (and How to Ease Them)

    Our family adores the holiday season—Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s—it’s when we slow down from work and rev up our social lives. The magic of these moments is undeniable, but let’s be honest: they come…

    April 8, 2025