All Posts By

Mike Donghia

  • 10 Ways to Bring More Fun Into Your Life Today

    Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to let fun take a backseat to everything else going on in life. Between work, errands, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s tempting to push…

    January 6, 2025
  • 9 Ways Memories Shape Who We Are

    I’ve never thought that focusing on accumulating money and material things made a whole lot of sense. The problem is, as soon as you get those things, your expectations rise—and suddenly, you’re right back…

    December 31, 2024
  • The Dangerous Psychology of Comfort Seeking Behavior

    Maybe you think I’m being intentionally dramatic with this headline. But here’s the thing—I genuinely worry that our addiction to comfort is lulling us into a kind of sleepwalking, causing too many people to…

    December 17, 2024
  • 12 One-Month Challenges to Improve Yourself in 2025

    Some people don’t like New Year’s resolutions, but call me old-fashioned—I still love them. A new year is like a fresh start baked right into the calendar. It’s a natural moment to reset, refocus,…

    December 12, 2024
  • 10 Examples of Overthinking (and What To Do Instead)

    I’m great at brainstorming a plan—I can think through every possible scenario, weighing all the angles and contingencies. Overthinking is my superpower. But it’s also my Achilles’ heel, keeping me stuck in endless loops…

    December 8, 2024
  • The Psychology of Greed

    Very few of us would label ourselves as greedy. I know I wouldn’t—at least not in casual conversation. But when I pause to reflect, I can’t deny it: despite growing up in one of…

    December 5, 2024
  • Journal Prompts for When You’re Feeling Bored with Life

    We’ve all had those days when boredom creeps in unexpectedly. Even when life is good—steady, smooth, and without major ups or downs—it’s easy to find yourself feeling stuck in the monotony of it all.…

    November 25, 2024
  • 7 Examples of a Scarcity Mindset in Action

    I’ve only met a handful of people who naturally see the world through an abundance mindset. For the rest of us, it’s far too easy to fall into a pattern of seeing life as…

    November 24, 2024
  • 10 Beliefs That Lead to a Minimalist Lifestyle

    One thing I’ve come to believe is that we adopt new ideas slowly, over time, as they start to feel more plausible or reasonable to us. Every philosophy is built on a foundation of…

    November 19, 2024
  • How to Be a Loyal Friend

    To me, friendship means so much more than just hanging out or showing up for the good times. I’ve been blessed with friends who have gone out of their way for me in ways…

    November 16, 2024