Lifestyle at Hipdiggs is about embracing simplicity in all aspects of life. This category explores topics like minimalism, mindfulness, and sustainable living, offering practical advice and thoughtful reflections on how to live a more intentional, less cluttered life.
I’ve been getting my house prepped for selling. Honestly, it’s still my intention to sell my house. Yet, I’m hesitating. Today, I’ll explain why: Currently, the real estate market in my town, Yakima Washington, is hot. I’m not sure why,…
I’m a single guy. So I’ve tried out a couple of the free Internet dating sites. I’ve started dozens of conversations and even met and dated a few of the women that I’ve met online. It’s a whole new world.…
You may not want to hear this, but minimalism and simple living take discipline. Have you ever wondered why it’s hard to unclutter and keep your life and space simple and free? It’s a discipline. And discipline takes time. My…
When things get too busy, we get stressed. Stress is unhealthy. I’ve been evaluating my own life lately. Like many of you, I’ve been running too fast, too hard. But I’ve got a plan to get less busy. Do you…
It might seem like an odd time to start talking about the new year, but that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Not next year, but the year after that. In the future, I’ll be inviting you to join me…
Do you want to write a book? Do you dream of having a bestseller? Do you want a great blog to support your writing? What does it take? Persistence. Never give up! Hip Diggs encourages you to take a chance…
One way to keep life more simple is to start each day out right. If you have morning routines that deal with predictable stressors, you’ll simplify your life. I’m not going to lie. Mornings can suck for a single parent.…
Have you ever taken time to ask yourself what’s really important in your life? Is it your job? Your hobbies? Your social life? Or is it something else? One thing that’s really important for me is self-evaluation. Sometimes we start…
If you’ve ever followed my other blog, www.danerickson.net, you know that I write in many genres. I write fiction, poetry, lyrics, and more. So today, as the final post to a 20-post series, I thought I’d finish up with a…
Do you get frustrated when you don’t meet your own expectations? Do you aim for perfection? Writers often face writer’s block because they aim too high. They expect too much. Don’t. When we embrace imperfection, we get one step closer…
