Downshift (ˈdaʊnʃɪft) verb – change a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle for a less pressured and less highly paid but more fulfilling one.
Yes folks, after another sorrowful wakeup call, I have decided to downshift another work day. Life is just too short, and I have so much more to give.
Have a listen to the show to understand the circumstances behind reducing my hours at work, but ramping them up here at home. If I’ve learnt anything on this green journey it’s that happiness is not just around the corner; you have to make it happen yourself! So that’s what I did.
Next week I am hoping that Kim will join me for a Q&A.
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Looking forward to hearing from you! Remember, the more questions, the longer the episode.
Here’s to downshifting again.
Fabulous news….wishing you and your family health and happiness.
Thanks Maryann. It was a big decision.
Congratulations Gavin, although I suspect you’ll be busier than ever 🙂 We’ve had a major shift in our lifestyle too (again!) and while I was a little concerned at first and had an hour or two of “not again” and “why us”, now I’m really looking forward to the future and what it brings to us, especially more time to just be together.
Good for you Gavin. I’m with you all the way. Sometimes it takes a setback to realise and accept what’s important and what we’re prepared to do without. All the very best.
Sorry to hear about your friend Neil.
So … you’ll won’t be working more than 2 days at a time! That will feel great.
It’s still 8 days fortnight, which is still a decent work commitment.
Hope it all goes well for you, Melindi