Mike Donghia

Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.

6 Tips to Escape the Rat Race

If you feel your life is like running on a hamster wheel, there are simple actions you can ...

Lifestyle November 10, 2026
Reclaim Your Attention Span From Technology-Driven Distractions

Technology can take us away from being present, but there are ways to resist the allure.

Lifestyle November 4, 2026
Don’t Wait to Forgive

Every day we wait to offer forgiveness creates a deeper downward spiral of resentment and hurt that's hard ...

Relationships October 14, 2026
7 Reasons to Keep a Personal Journal

No matter your writing style, getting thoughts on paper clears the mind and settles the spirit.

Mind & Spirit October 4, 2026
How Instant Gratification Drowns Out Life’s Simple Pleasures

Many of us would do well to choose the slower type of pleasure that is the byproduct of ...

Mind & Spirit September 25, 2026
5 Habits of People Who Stay Sharp as They Age

Having a sense of purpose tops the list of lifestyle habits among those who live to be very ...

Lifestyle September 23, 2026
How to Conquer Your Fears

Facing your fears head-on, again and again, can reduce them to manageable levels or even eliminate them.

Mind & Spirit September 21, 2026
5 Quiet Habits of People Who Grow Old Without Bitterness

Counting our blessings is one way to counter a bitter outlook on life.

Mind & Spirit September 11, 2026
10 Old-Fashioned Self Improvement Tips That Still Work

No online course, gym, or hastily sent text of gratitude can replace certain old-fashioned habits that sculpted generations ...

Mind & Spirit September 8, 2026
Stop Letting the Small Things Ruin Your Day

Three shifts in perspective to reframe your experience of a potentially annoying situation.

Mind & Spirit September 4, 2026
Rushing Is a Choice: 5 Tips to Slow Your Life Down

Having to throw the brakes on events in life is usually due to actions we chose to take ...

Mind & Spirit August 28, 2026
How to Turn Your House Into a Home

Within the chaos of the world lies a special place where you and your family can always feel ...

Lifestyle August 25, 2026
How to Be More Ambitious at Any Age

Ambition makes people come alive.

Lifestyle August 21, 2026
2-Minute Habits for an Easier Tomorrow

A little forethought today can make your tomorrow a great day.

Lifestyle August 16, 2026
7 Modern Blessings Our Great-Grandparents Would Have Loved

From modern dentistry to weather forecasting, our ancestors may have greatly appreciated what some of us take for ...

Mind & Spirit August 10, 2026
Don’t Wait to Start Living

Living our ideal life now means not having regrets later.

Mind & Spirit August 7, 2026
Rest Is Not a Reward You Need to Earn

Productivity has become a badge of success—but at what cost?

Mind & Spirit July 15, 2026
How to Have a Simple, Productive Day

It doesn't take a complicated system to effectively check off the items on your daily to-do list.

Mind & Spirit June 24, 2026
How to Make the Most of Your Vacation

The best vacation is one that gives you lasting, happy memories, despite its challenges.

Lifestyle June 18, 2026
Don’t Wait to Tell Them: The Words We Save for Too Late

Your relationships will deepen when you choose to live as if the amount of time you have together ...

Relationships June 13, 2026
The Psychology of Money: 7 Blind Spot Fixes

Managing investments can add stress to daily life, but with a few tips, we can feel more emotionally ...

Lifestyle April 24, 2026
6 Ways Making Life Harder Makes It Better

Can you rise to the challenge of taking the roads less traveled in today's modern society?

Mind & Spirit April 19, 2026
6 Reasons to Pay Off Your Debt

Lessening your debts brings a lightness and brightness to your everyday life.

Lifestyle April 17, 2026
How to Let Financial Upside Find You

Since money doesn't grow on trees, we need practical strategies to stack the odds of making more of ...

Lifestyle April 11, 2026
9 Practical Ways to Live Simply

The art of living simply is made up of several simple steps.

Lifestyle April 10, 2026
The Quiet Disciplines Behind a Good Life

Living a life filled with meaning, purpose, and abundance requires only a few simple practices performed out of ...

Mind & Spirit March 25, 2026
What You Do Is Who You Are

Our true character and beliefs are reflected in our behavior, which may contradict our spoken promises or values.

Mind & Spirit March 23, 2026