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When I first take on a coaching client, one of the questions I ask them is “What do you want to lose?” This might be material possessions, as in having a major de-cluttering and recycling session. A little less obvious, but often just as important, are the other items that they might have on their [...]
“To live more simply is to live more purposefully and with a minimum of needless distraction.” Duane Elgin 1. Reducing materialism. Voluntary simplicity is not the same as austerity. Rather, it is about living with less so as to free ourselves from the burdens of materialism.( i.e. Everything we own needs some maintenance, time and [...]
The Difference Between Banks and Credit Unions Here are some pointers for where to start to build some resilience into your personal finances: 1. Draw up a written record of your income and all your outgoings. 2. Keep this up to date on a month by month basis. 3. If you have a bank account, reconcile your [...]
Some clients approach me for coaching having been “forcibly downshifted” through redundancy, ill health, relationship breakdown or some other unforeseen circumstance. This list is a compilation of the most tried and tested methods for quickly cutting costs in those kinds of circumstances. Actions of this kind often leave us feeling less anxious about the future, [...]
1. Encourage single focussed activities. 2. Help them to 3. Review their diet with them to see if it can be made more nourishing and enjoyable and less processed. 4. Encourage them to walk, cycle or swim whenever possible. Make a pact to leave the car at home at least one day per week. 5. Encourage their observation skills, using all [...]
Today, I‘m treating you to a fascinating and inspiring guest article from Stella in La Palma, Canary Islands. She’s also offering an opportunity to experience sustainable living in this beautiful part of the world. Stella writes: I love getting Sally’s newsletter not just because there’s always something fresh and useful in it for me [...]
In our move to a more sustainable way of living and of doing business, we know that we need to change how we act and also how we think. Our actions, after all, stem from our thoughts and, unless we change our approach to how we think, we will not manage to downshift or to [...]
What’s the best way to start your day and what does it matter anyway? “There is an Indian Belief that everyone is in a house of four rooms: A physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into [...]
This site seeks to explore the heart and soul of downshifting to a more sustainable, ethical and holistic way of living and working, in keeping with the needs of the planet, humanity as a whole and ourselves as individuals. (read more)
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