All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • 7 Tips for Connecting over Family Meals

    Thanks largely to my wife’s determination, family meals have become a near-sacred tradition in our home. She’s always finding ways to make them feel more special—lighting candles, plating dishes with care, and sparking meaningful…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Two-Minute Habits to Make Tomorrow Easier

    I used to have this silly idea that some habits were a waste of effort. My logic? If you could just choose to do something now or later, why not put it off? After…

    April 8, 2025
  • 12 Ways to Boost Your Confidence (Without Arrogance)

    Everyone knows someone who exudes arrogance, and let’s be honest—that’s a major turn-off. But that’s not the kind of confidence I’m talking about here. What I want to explore is something entirely different, something…

    April 8, 2025
  • 5 Ways to Ruin Your Health

    I’m 35 years-old, and as far as I know, still in decent health.  However, there’s a huge difference between how I feel today and how I felt in my early 20’s, and I know…

    April 8, 2025
  • 11 Paths to True Personal Freedom

    It seems like everyone wants freedom these days. And I’m all for it. But let’s not confuse the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want, with the deeper kind of freedom that…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Reasons to Avoid the Comparison Trap

    Here’s something interesting I was reflecting on the other day: the standard of living in the United States has doubled over the last 30-35 years. On average, we’re literally twice as wealthy now as…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Mental Habits for Greater Emotional Intelligence

    As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been relatively self-aware. I’ve noticed how I think, feel, and carry myself in the world. This natural awareness helped me adapt to different settings—adjusting my…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Super Power of Reframing Your Troubles

    I’ve always believed that the mind has an incredible ability to reshape how we experience the world. Think about it: two people can face the exact same obstacle, yet one emerges stronger while the…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways to Simplify Hosting Friends For Dinner

    My wife and I love having friends over for dinner—it’s one of the things that brings us the most joy in life. But here’s the thing: if you want to do it as often…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways Minimalism Can Be Taken Too Far

    I’ll admit it: I’m a bit of an extremist. I discover something I love, whether it’s a new food, habit, or lifestyle, I don’t stop where most people would. I keep going, pushing the…

    April 8, 2025