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.
There seems to be some dichotomies involved in minimalism. Would a minimalist grow their hair long to save money or keep it short for low maintenance? I’ve been thinking about ways personal hygiene fits into minimalist living. I’ve come up…
Do you have a bad habit you want to bust? Whether it’s chewing your nails, smoking, drinking, or eating cake at midnight, you can stop! And in the end you’ll wind up with something better. Why do we start bad…
The sales are on. People are rushing to get the deals. It’s the biggest shopping day of the year. Are you going to join the masses? If so, who are you buying for? Why are you buying? Half of all…
Driving a car is overrated. Sure, it’s convenient. It can be fun. Sometimes it’s necessary. I went 10 years without a car. I learned that going carless has many benefits. In my 20s, I made an intentional decision to stop…
I’ve stayed away from money posts for a reason. I’m in debt. I’m no different than most Americans, but I’ve made some changes to beat the odds. I stopped using credit cards. In this post, I encourage you to cut…
Have you ever noticed how curious kids are? They always want to know how things work. They endlessly ask you why you do what you do. They have a healthy sense of curiosity. Have you also noticed that many people…
Have you ever gone on a diet only to fail? Have you ever tried to cut out sugar, meat, or flour, only to crave it so bad that you wind up binging? I don’t believe in diets. They rarely work.…
As one who practices simple living, I’ve discovered that the need to feel in control of our lives is our biggest barrier to finding happiness and success. When we let go, we break that barrier. If we accept that we cannot…
Do you believe that prayer can make your home more simple? It can. I’m not religious. This post is not a one-religion-fits-all post. I believe that simple prayer can be universal. No matter what religion you believe in, prayer brings…
Have you ever been frustrated about a situation that seems to be changing too slowly? You wish things would just get done already. Fast change isn’t usually the best change. When you let change come slowly, it’s more likely to…
