Got An Unwanted Gift: What Do You Do With It?
Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t want? What do you do? You like to live simple. The unwanted gift doesn’t fit your lifestyle. Do you keep it? Or is it okay to let it go? I used…
Category Lifestyle
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.
Visualize Less To Reach A Place Of More
Have you ever visualized yourself living in a small, simple, minimally furnished home? I sure have. And when I visualize living with less stuff, I begin to slowly get rid of things. Visualization is another strategy to help you reach…
Walking And Biking: Save Money And Get In Shape
How far do you live from your work? How far do you live from the closest grocery store? If you’re in the city, suburbs, or a small town, you should consider walking and biking as a mode of transportation. You’ll…
Want Simple? Learn To Think Like A Dog
Have you ever wondered what a dog thinks about? Does a dog worry? Does a dog wonder? Perhaps, but more likely, a dog just acts, automatically by intuition. Want simple? Humans could learn a lot from dogs. My dog, Shep:…
What If We Stopped Saying What If?
It’s a phrase that’s been used as long as we could speak: What if? It can be used in both positive and negative contexts. But what if we stopped saying what if? I’ll admit that I can be a bit…
Discover The Value Of White Space
Understanding the concepts of simple living lends itself well to many areas of our lives. Take writing, for instance, choosing the right words is important. We need to be specific and accurate. The spaces we leave matter, too. White space…
Writing: 6 Methods To Beat Fear And Follow Your Dream
So you want to write a book? What’s holding you back? Chances are high that you make one of these three standard excuses: I don’t have enough time I don’t know what to write about I’m not a good enough…
Yikes! I’m Putting the For-Sale Sign Up this Week
The moment of truth is now very, very close. I’ve signed the contract with my real-estate agent, she’s taken the photos, and the house will be listed this week. It’s both exciting and a little scary. Yikes! Selling my house…
5 Ways To Tame The Savage Beast Of Want
Can you tame want? Over the years, I’ve bought many things that I don’t really need. I’m sure most of you have, too. After all, many of us have been raised in an instant-gratification culture. We’re constantly bombarded with visions…
Tea For Me: 4 Reasons I Almost Quit Drinking Coffee
A little over a year ago I stopped using sugar in my coffee. A few months later I almost stopped drinking coffee altogether. I started drinking tea. I’ve been drinking more tea ever since. I’ve been more of a coffee…
