The 7-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge
It’s spring. I’d like to motivate you to make some simple changes around your home. It’s time to let go of the old. The new will be the peaceful results you achieve by letting go of the old. Let’s get…
Category Minimalism
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.
Minimalism Makes More Time For Love
This is another one of those topics that makes me nervous to write about. Just like finances, my track record isn’t the best in this area. I’m currently divorced without an intimate romantic partnership on the horizon. What do I…
A Minimalist Guide To Dealing With Negative Emotions
Minimalism isn’t just about living with less stuff. Minimalism crosses over into all areas of life. Humans are emotional creatures. If we learn to limit our negative emotions, we will be happier and healthier. Our homes will be more peaceful…
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Photo by Dan Erickson Occasionally, I write a poem at Hip Diggs. Today, the poem is more of a parable. I’m a creative writer at heart. In fact, it’s my belief that minimalism and creativity work well together. By having less…
Listening To New Music Supports A Minimalist Lifestyle
I could do many different things with my time and money. Some of those things would not be minimalist. I could buy stuff. I could fill my schedule with busyness. Or I could do something that is simple and free.…
Live With Less Stress In 2017 And Forever
At the end of each year, I like to create some simple goals for the following year. In 2017, my #1 goal is to live with less stress. This isn’t easy as a working, single parent, and a homeowner. Still,…
Longterm Minimalist Planning: Are You Ready?
You may not be ready to give up all your stuff and live like a monk. Each of us has our own life situation. I own a home. I’m raising a kid. I live simply, but I’m not quite as…
Moderation Is The Key To Simple Living: Sometimes Minimalists Go Too Far
I gave away 80% of all my Christmas decorations last year. Did I go too far? You’ve all heard the saying, “everything in moderation.” There’s a bucketload of truth in those words. Anything taken to an extreme can become an…
More Minimalist Music from Anderhill
I shared this over at my main blog, www.danerickson.net, a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to make sure to give more of my audience the chance to hear my latest electronic music. Simple living and success don’t always feel synonymous,…
5 Ways Music Can Keep You Healthy
Do you like music? Do you listen to the radio? Do you listen to music online? Maybe you play an instrument. Either way, this article has some great insights into how music can keep you healthy. Two things that I…
