coach, writer, educator downshifting, sustainable living, sustainable business
Apparently January 25th was officially the most depressing day of 2010. Called “Blue Monday” the Monday on the last week of January each year is the day when we’re most likely to feel down and lack-lustre. This is often attributed to the combination of debt from Christmas, cold and wet weather, suffering from colds and [...]
Despite what our political leaders insist on telling us, we all know deep down that persistent economic growth is no longer an option if humankind is to survive for very much longer on this planet. Yet it is not “growth” per se that is a bad thing when we consider what it really means. Growth [...]
Not one, usually, to wave the flag for our Royal Family, I surprised myself yesterday by shouting “Go Charlie” at the radio on hearing Prince Charles’ speech at the BBC Food and Farming Awards. Known also as the “British Food Oscars”, these awards are designed to help us celebrate the culture of quality food in [...]
An inspiring guest article today from Edwin Datschefski. Edwin is a product design consultant, speaker and author who helps people figure out how to make their products sustainable — good for people, profits and the planet. The following is reproduced with his permission: ********************* I was thinking about the basics of my perspective on the [...]
In several of the articles I’ve written, I mention authenticity and the benefits of living in alignment with our values – living authentically. Beverley has contacted me to ask that I produce some kind of straightforward checklist on how to lead an authentic life. Here’s what I’ve come up with (so far!): 1. Know your [...]
Ever since discovering The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy, I’ve been mulling over the idea of how this fascinating book can guide me in choosing further training opportunities to equip me for the next few years. I want my learning to be enjoyable and fulfilling. I also would like to feel that I’m equipping myself to [...]
When I first decided to go self-employed, about 20 years ago, one of the benefits I imagined I would get from working this way was more focus, greater clarity and fewer distractions. How wrong I was! Well, to begin with I wasn’t wrong. Since I started off with largely paper based business systems, with just [...]
Chatting with people recently and listening to their stories and their aspirations, one trend I’ve noticed is a kind of restlessness about the perceived need to have a dream, to have something concrete and tangible to aim for, and the sadness amongst some of those who believe they don’t have a dream. Whilst downshifting or [...]
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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