The Tao of Healthy Living
Should You Downshift Your Life?
Prepare for International Downshifting Week by working less, earning less, and spending less
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the Slow Movement. In our fast-paced environment, going from the speed of the hare to the crawl of the tortoise may be quite a challenge, and it may not even be a realistic move at this point in one’s life. But if you are yearning for more free time and less financial burden then there is a movement accessible to everyone that aims to help with just that: downshifting. Downshifting is a choice we all have. It’s the choice to make slow gradual changes to result in more leisure time, less work and less stress. The first step to downshifting is assessing your priorities. What is more important to you: Spending time with your loved ones or being able to afford the luxuries of life? Working on personal…
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Tom Davis
11:50 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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