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Whether or not you’re a maths or statistics enthusiast, from time to time certain numbers become particularly significant in our lives. When my sons were younger and I was spending most of my time home educating them, we had a book called “Curious and Interesting Numbers” into which I would delve every so often to [...]
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, [...]
One of the most disturbing realities of living in 21st century society is the presence of terrorism. Our governments currently wrestle with legislation and national security measures in order to “combat terrorism”, using methods and language that appear to stem from terrorism itself. What is there that we can do as individuals to help reduce [...]
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 [...]
“I call heaven and earth to record this day to your account, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your seed shall live. – Deut. 30.19” We know. We have more than enough scientific evidence and plain common sense to know that we [...]
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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