All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • 10 Keys to Building Habits That Stick

    Right now, I’m working on two personal habits that mean a lot to me: running one mile a day and sticking to a daily writing routine. These aren’t just activities—they’re a chance to put…

    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
  • The High Price of Procrastination

    In various seasons of my life, I’ve wrestled with procrastination. When you’re deep in that hole, it can feel almost impossible to pull yourself out. For a long time, I thought reflecting on the…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Common Mistakes That Cause Habits to Fail

    Like everyone, I’ve had my fair share of successes and failures when it comes to building habits. But unlike most, I’m deeply fascinated by the failures. There’s something about them—the way they act as…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Psychology of Money: A Path to True Freedom

    It doesn’t matter who you are—money matters in some form or another. Even for those of us who want to keep finances in their rightful place, money remains an essential tool. It meets our…

    April 8, 2025
  • 6 Old-Fashioned Values to Rediscover

    A lot has changed in America (and the world) in the past 75 years.  During that span 3 new generations of people have been born, and with them, a whole new set of values…

    April 8, 2025
  • How to Enjoy Doing Hard Things

    Like most people, I seek comfort most of the time. It’s just human nature to crave safety, familiarity, and ease. For years, I was someone who’d look at people running marathons, pulling all-nighters to…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways That Nature Is Medicine

    When I’m feeling down or even under the weather, I’ve learned that exercise can work wonders. But here’s the thing—it’s not just any exercise. My stationary bike in the basement? It’s a last resort,…

    April 8, 2025
  • Healthy Habits for Dealing with Your Sadness

    Because I’m not typically a sad person, I found myself caught off guard during a recent season of melancholy. I didn’t know how to orient myself or what I should be doing to pull…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Ways to Decorate Your Home in a Minimalist Style

    If you’ve ever searched online for minimalist-style homes, you’ve probably come across picture-perfect spaces that look more like high-end showrooms than real places where people live. I don’t know about you, but I rarely…

    April 8, 2025
  • 101 Ordinary Things to Be Grateful For

    Over the past few years, I’ve thought a lot about the habit of gratitude– giving it more weight than just the occasional passing reflection.  Living a life where gratitude is at the core means…

    April 8, 2025