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The rat race can get a lot of us down, so much so that some people give it up completely.
This week on The One Show, Carol Thatcher is meetingÌýpeople who have done just that, with the hope of improving the quality of their lives.
Friday: Carol travelled to Dorset to meet Pat Bowcock, the first of our down shifters. Pat swapped her 'normal' life to live in a caravan on a water meadow she purchased.
Thursday: Carol met Chris and Hannah Blevins, who gave up their jobs and moved to Lincolnshire to set up a small farm.
Wednesday: Carol travelled to the North York Moors to meet Stewart and Rebecca Thompson. Rebecca's dream was to work for the national parks, so the couple downshifted and made the dream come true. Rebecca's now employed as a conservation officer and Stuart works as a ranger.
Tuesday: Carol met Jo Hampson and Georgina Perkins. They both quit their very successful jobs in the police force to run a small smokehouse.
Monday: Carol met Wendy Henry. She quit her high-powered job in the media to work in a dogs home. "My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner" says Wendy.
How will you improve your life this year? What plans have you made? Are you brave enough to change your lifestyle completely? Have you made the change and have some hints and tips to pass on? Add your comment.
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