All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • How to Be a Lifelong Learner (At Any Age)

    I’m one of the most curious people I know. Honestly, it’s not something I deliberately cultivated—it’s more like a spark I kept feeding until it turned into a full-blown fire. And let me tell…

    April 8, 2025
  • Why Sleep Is the Foundation of Well-Being

    Not too long ago, I went through one of the toughest seasons of my life. Brain fog and low motivation hit me like a ton of bricks, which was completely out of character. I…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Reasons to Be Grateful for Sunlight

    It wasn’t until I struggled with sleep issues that I truly came to appreciate the sun. As part of my recovery, I started stepping outside each morning, letting the sunlight work its magic to…

    April 8, 2025
  • In Praise of Common Sense 

    I have a confession to make: I’m not exactly the poster child for common sense. As a bit of a bookworm, I often get lost in overanalysis, thinking and rethinking when a simple solution…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Tips for Maintaining Minimalism (The Hard Part)

    Like most people, I found starting out in minimalism to be a fun and heady experience. The initial rush of excitement from changing your life in such a big way fuels incredible progress. You…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Everyday Beauties That Anyone Can Enjoy

    From a young age, I’ve always found myself tuned into beauty in its many forms. The colors of the sky at dusk, a beautifully designed building, a tree-lined street in autumn, or even something…

    April 8, 2025
  • 7 Reasons to Buy Quality Over Quantity

    I can’t always afford the quality items I’d like. Sometimes, the price tag—often tied to a luxury brand—makes them feel out of reach, and that’s okay. The truth is, not every high-quality item needs…

    April 8, 2025
  • How to Be Rich (Even When You’re Not)

    I’m not a rich man—not in the traditional sense, anyway. I don’t have the money for all the vacations I dream of, or the countless fun ideas I’d love to pursue. And yet, I…

    April 8, 2025
  • 7 Ways to Be Spontaneous Again

    Spontaneity makes me feel alive. There’s something about breaking free from routine that helps me see the world differently and imagine new ways of being. It’s a spark that shakes me out of the…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Less Talked About Power of Yes

    As a minimalist, I’ve spent plenty of time championing the power of “no.” In fact, I recently wrote an article about how to say no more graciously, because let’s face it—there are moments when…

    April 8, 2025
  • Don’t Hoard For Retirement, Enjoy Life Now

    While some people spend recklessly without a thought for the future, others take the opposite route, living so tightly in the present that they miss the joys of today in the name of saving…

    April 8, 2025