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ダウンシフト
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Noun
1. downshifting (change to a less stressful and materialistic lifestyle)​
Noun
2. downshift (in a vehicle); change to a lower gear​Rare term, See also シフトダウン
Wikipedia definition
3. Downshifting​Downshifting is a social behavior or trend in which individuals live simpler lives to escape from the rat race of obsessive materialism and to reduce the “stress, overtime, and psychological expense that may accompany it. ” It emphasizes finding an improved balance between leisure and work and focusing life goals on personal fulfillment and relationship building instead of the all-consuming pursuit of economic success.
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