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Mike Donghia

  • Why You Should Decide Once (And Stick With It)

    One of the biggest struggles for overthinkers like myself is that we make a decision and then constantly revisit that decision over and over again in our head. This is counterproductive, of course, because…

    January 31, 2024
  • 21 Ways to Overcome Fear of Missing Out

    Here’s my greatest fear… That I’m living in the good ol’ days of my life right now, and won’t fully savor them. It’s common to look back on your life and be nostalgic for…

    January 28, 2024
  • 7 Ways to Live More Intuitively

    Being a hyper-analytical person is way overrated.  When I started thinking less and relying on my intuition more, things really started changing in my life. I experienced less stress, more confidence, and a greater…

    January 9, 2024
  • 10 Reasons to Think Less

    Think less? That can’t be right, can it?We’re taught from a very young age that the key to a better life is to use our brain more, to think more clearly, and to develop…

    December 7, 2023
  • The Lost Pleasures of Focus

    These days, so many people think of focus as just another lifehack to increase their productivity. And sure, focused people do get more done, but I think this mindset sells focus short by treating…

    November 28, 2023
  • Obvious Advice About Self Pity That Doesn’t Work

    Feeling sorry for yourself and can’t snap out of it? Self pity is a trap that many of us fall into at some point in our lives. However, generic advice on simply “thinking positive” or…

    November 7, 2023
  • Stress Is a Choice: Here’s How to Choose Calm

    In life, there will be some painful realities we simply must face. The anguish of losing a loved one, the suffering of chronic pain, or the uncertainty of losing a job are just a…

    October 24, 2023
  • The Beginners Guide to Staying Focused

    I believe that here’s a simple formula to predict how much progress you’ll make in achieving your goals. Simply take the amount of time you dedicate towards your goals, divide it by the number of…

    October 11, 2023
  • 30 Benefits of Simple Living

    Simple living is intentionally making more time for the things you value most by removing every distraction…

    October 4, 2023
  • Living With a Sense of Urgency

    On the surface, so many of us feel our lives are too busy. We’re often stressed and overwhelmed and can’t find the time in our day for all the things we want to do…

    September 13, 2023