Before revision: The personal goals of downshifting are simple: To reach a holistic self-understanding and satisfying meaning in life.Levy 2005, p.176 Because of its personalized nature and emphasis on many minor changes, rather than complete lifestyle overhaul, it attracts downshifters or participants across the socioeconomic spectrum.Both of Hamilton's case studies in 2003 An intrinsic consequence of downshifting is increased time for non-work-related activities, which, combined with the diverse demographics of downshifters, cultivates higher levels of civic engagement and social interaction.Nelson 2007, p. 142 The scope of participation is limitless, because all members of society—adults, children, businesses, institutions, organizations, and governments—are able to downshift even if many demographic strata do not start "high" enough to "down"-shift.
After revision: The personal goals of downshifting are simple: To reach a holistic self-understanding and satisfying meaning in life.Levy 2005, p.176 Because of its personalized nature and emphasis on many minor changes, rather than complete lifestyle overhaul, downshifting attracts participants from across the socioeconomic spectrum.Both of Hamilton's case studies in 2003 An intrinsic consequence of downshifting is increased time for non-work-related activities, which, combined with the diverse demographics of downshifters, cultivates higher levels of civic engagement and social interaction.Nelson 2007, p. 142 The scope of participation is limitless, because all members of society—adults, children, businesses, institutions, organizations, and governments—are able to downshift even if many demographic strata do not start "high" enough to "down"-shift.