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…
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.
How Simple Living Led To Writing A Trilogy
I’ve been promoting the simple-living cause for several years now. Don’t worry, it’s not a cult. Living with less can help you save money. Simple living can help you focus on the important things in life, like God, family, and…
The Power Of Daily Writing Toward Making Positive Change
If you want to focus on change in your life, daily writing is a powerful tool. Writing can help to guide you through change and keep you more committed through the process. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or become…
Digital Music Saves Space For Listeners And Creators
CDs are fading fast. I still have a small collection and love to listen to a few select artists in that format. But digital music seems to be becoming the norm. It saves space for both listeners and creators. Remember…
Disconnected In The Age Of Too Many Connections
We live in such a great era of communication. We have multiple ways of connecting with others. But what if we’re actually becoming more disconnected by connecting with hundreds, even thousands of others? I’m old. I remember the days before…
Downshifting
This is it. It’s my last regular post at Hip Diggs. That might take some of you by surprise. But if you’ve been paying attention, you probably knew it was coming. I’m downshifting. Over the past year, I’ve been recreating…
Empowerment: Understanding Your Locus Of Control
If you want to find empowerment, you need to begin in your mind. I’m not talking about using power over others. I’m talking about discovering your own power to move forward and succeed in your life. And in the process,…
3 Reasons To Break Away From The Tribe Instead Of Following
Bloggers like to have followers. One trend among bloggers is to call their followers their tribe. But what if becoming part of a “tribe” is exactly what keeps holding you back from doing what you want to do? I’ve got…
6 Smart Reasons To Read More Books
When was the last time you read a book? I may believe in owning less stuff. That’s smart. But I don’t think we can ever gain too much knowledge. I’ve always been a reader and I encourage others to read…
Why I’m Buying a Lot of Stuff for Our Apartment
So I’m not really buying a lot of stuff. But for a minimalist, I’m buying too much stuff. It’s actually making me a little uncomfortable. But there’s one big reason why I’m buying this much stuff. It’s for My Daughter,…
