Many of us are aware that communication plays a vital role in any relationship. That doesn’t always mean that it’s easy, of course! When we are approaching a major change in our lives or perhaps have changed our priorities, as is often the case when we are thinking of leaving the rat race, it is [...]

Isn’t life wonderful when you look back on it and see all the lessons you’ve learned from all the mistakes you’ve made? :o)
One of the first business development books I ever read was Edward De Bono’s “Opportunities” and his words have inspired me at many times during my downshifting years. What I remember particularly is [...]

When I first decided to downshift some 8 years ago, together with my family, one of the decisions we made was to move house. We migrated from the leafy suburbs of Surrey to sunny Somerset, where we believed it was less expensive to live. I can remember that, during one of my many car journeys [...]

1.    How much money do I need in order to downshift?
You would need to have an income of some form that is higher than your living costs. If your downshifting plans involve quitting your job and having some time out, either between jobs or in order to start your own business, then it would be [...]