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Downshifting : How to Work Less and Enjoy Life More by Drake, John D., 1928- is a self-help book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Downshifting : How to Work Less and Enjoy Life More about?
Who has never wished to step off the ever-accelerating treadmill of work, just to gain some kind of balance in life? Downshifting is a practical, hands-on guide that actually shows how to move from the fast track to a more satisfying, healthier, less work-focused lifestyle. John Drake, himself a former high-level executive who chose to downshift, details a wide range of realistic, doable alternatives to a work-dominated life. He guides readers through all they need to know and do to make a good living, yet find more free time for themselves and those they care most about. Organized by level of risk-from such low-risk steps as simply changing work style to bold actions, such as flextime, lateral or downward moves, and shortened work weeks-this book is the first to really show how to put specific downshifting options into action. Using real-life stories of people who have successfully downshifted, Drake reveals how to get past the wistful dreaming and hand-wringing stages to taking decisive, thoughtful steps for implementing real change in your work-life. Step by step, the author walks the potential downshifter through all the stages of preparation, from examining personal fears and
Who reads Downshifting : How to Work Less and Enjoy Life More?
It is typically read by readers building habits, skills, productivity or wellbeing.
Common subject areas: self-improvement, productivity, wellness.
- Author
- Drake, John D., 1928-
- Publisher
- Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781576751169
- Category
- self-help
- Subjects
- Psychology, Management, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.11 / 5 (36 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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