The heart of Hipdiggs, the Minimalism category delves deep into the philosophy and practice of minimalism. It explores the benefits of a minimalist lifestyle, offers practical tips for decluttering, and encourages thoughtful discussions about consumerism, simplicity, and finding happiness in less.
We’ve spent the last six weeks talking about how we can practice minimalism. It’s time to talk more about the payoffs. There are many payoffs: time, money, space. Today, we’ll discuss one big payoff of minimalism. Minimalism and simple living…
Minimalism isn’t for the closed-minded. It takes an open minded individual to truly embrace the idea of getting rid of half the stuff they own. Still, many of us struggle with having an open mind. What’s the answer? Have you…
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post about my best clothing purchase ever. Over the years, I’ve decided that my Patagonia WindShirt is another great purchase. Here’s why… Photo by Dan Erickson It’s spring and my Patagonia WindShirt…
Minimalists talk a lot about giving things away. If you don’t use it, let it go. Not so fast. Have you ever gotten rid of something that you could have used later? Sometimes it makes more sense to repurpose things…
I’m not sure how long it’s been going on. This is the first year I’ve noticed a thing called Spring Black Friday. Really? Do we really need a second Black Friday? It’s time to resist. With a little research, I…
I’m rethinking everything about my place on the Internet. I’ve been writing about simplicity and minimalism for the last several years. But I’m beginning to question whether I’m actually doing any good. I love writing. I love the ideas behind…
For some crazy reason people think minimalism is something new. It’s not. It’s just a new term for simple living. And it’s been going on forever. In fact, I was rolling my tee-shirts long before Marie Kondo’s, The Life-Changing Magic…
Can we predict our own future? Some psychologists think we can. It’s called a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you still have more stuff than you’d like in your home, but you have a minimalist mindset, you could be predicting your own…
Minimalism opens up room for creativity. There are many creative outlets you could choose. I choose music. Music can increase brainpower. Music is fun. Consider playing a musical instrument today. It’s no secret. I love playing musical instruments. I started…
If you’re truly a minimalist, you probably have an internal locus of control, at least in regard to minimalism. But that means you can adapt that same mindset to other areas of your life. I’m not a hardcore minimalist. I…
