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.
One reason I sometimes dislike labels, like liberal, conservative, and even minimalist and traditional, is that they separate. They divide. Whenever we create division, we forget to consider others’ paths. Everyone has had their own struggles. Labels lead to having…
I used to be nervous about putting my writing out in public. But I learned to become fearless about my writing. Good writing is a skill, but becoming fearless about it is an attitude. Becoming fearless isn’t always easy. It…
There’s a reason some people accomplish more than others. It’s simple: ultra-productive people have learned the ability to focus on one thing at a time. They understand how to channel their energy into whatever project they’re currently working on. Get…
Sometimes, at the end of a day of teaching, after all the students leave, I take a moment of silence. In an empty classroom, I pause to be thankful for what I get to do in this life. Do you…
It’s that time of year again. Time for the marketers to sell you cheap Chinese products that your kids will use once and then throw away. It’s time to give kids loads of sugar and hope they don’t get any…
How many things have you purchased that are made in China or one of several other countries that might employ children? Too many to count? It’s almost impossible to not buy things made under questionable child-labor practices. Still, not only…
I don’t like to have too much stuff. But I don’t like to not have what I need either. Living with less is good. Most Americans have way more than they need. But living with almost nothing is silly. I’m…
I’m not the most patient person in the world. I struggle to want things to happen quickly. Whether it’s driving in city traffic or simplifying my living space, I want to be there now! But it’s not just me. “Hurry…
We hear the term, “It runs in his blood,” all the time. Whether we’re talking of sports, music, success, or intelligence, people say, “it runs in the blood.” Sometimes other things can run in the blood, too. Recently, I was diagnosed…
A few years ago I was in the midst of a divorce and custody battle. I was a full-time parent. And I was working overtime. Stress was high. I was feeling some fear and anxiety. So I went to see…
