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Mike Donghia

  • 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
  • 20 Forgotten Pieces of Wisdom to Recover

    When it comes to how we live our lives, I think we’re too quick to assume that modern times have all the answers. The truth is, most of life’s greatest wisdom isn’t new—it’s been…

    April 8, 2025