Whew.

Also called downshifting, many people opt for a simpler lifestyle for good reasons: wanting to live a more fulfilling lifestyle; clashes between their values and their current environment; or wanting to live in harmony. Considering the current economic climate it doesn’t take a genius to understand that consuming less can definitely lead you to a deeper appreciation of the things you currently have. The timeless adage, “Less is more” definitely applies to the environmental cause.