The term “lifestyle” defines how we live. It refers to how we make our homes, how we relate to the world around us, how we raise our children, manage our health and make a living.
The elements of our lifestyles influence how we feel. It’s important to have a healthy daily routine to avoid depression or burnout. Here are six lifestyle factors that negatively affect your wellbeing.
A Lack of Exercise: A lack of exercise is one lifestyle variable that has a high correlation with depression. You’re likely to notice a difference in your mood after introducing light exercise into your daily routine. Venetian Bay offers plenty of opportunities for exercise. At this Florida residential community, you can try your hand at a round of golf at the Championship Golf Course or go for a swim at the Beach & Swim Club. Stay active at the on-site fitness center here at Venetian Bay and walk the miles of beautiful trails.
Isolation: If you live in isolation, then your mental health and overall wellbeing will be negatively affected. It’s important to socialize and have positive social relationships with friends, family and neighbors in order to be happy and healthy. The Town Center at Venetian Bay provides its residents with various opportunities for socialization. Plus, the friendly Florida atmosphere of this New Smyrna Beach mixed residential community is conducive to making new relationships and trying new things.
Lack of Hobbies: It’s important to keep busy and have hobbies that make us happy, to do the things we love with the people we love. Having hobbies is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Luckily, here at Venetian Bay and throughout New Smyrna Beach, Florida, there are so many opportunities to do your favorite activities. Check out What to Do in New Smyrna Beach.
Not Enough Nature: A lack of greenery can also lead to burnout or depression, which is why it’s important to get outside and get moving. Studies show getting outside and surrounding yourself with nature lowers stress and increases mindfulness. Here in New Smyrna beach, Florida, you can enjoy various parks, the beautiful Florida beach or walk the miles of walking trails that wind around Venetian Bay.
Stress: Chronic stress and high stress levels can lead to depression and health problems. It’s important to avoid stressing too much. Luckily, Venetian Bay is just a quick drive from the soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies show living by the beach is great for your health and helps to reduce stress levels.
All Work & No Play: It’s important to have a healthy balance of work and play in our lives to avoid exhaustion. We may be adults, but we need to have fun too. A workaholic lifestyle focused on the next thing to do can lead to stress or depression. Avoid this negative lifestyle factor by making time for hobbies and things you love. The work, live, play atmosphere at Venetian Bay is extremely conducive for a healthy work-life balance. This mixed residential lifestyle community perfectly blends sports, shopping, nature, and relaxation.
As you can tell, the word “lifestyle” means different things to different people. To some people, lifestyle means having the luxury of waking up to immaculately manicured greens with a ball and putter waiting and the serenity only a top-tier golf course can offer. To others, a large aspect of their lifestyle includes the convenience of having a grocery store, children’s school and activities within a few minutes from home. And for some individuals, lifestyle evokes images of living near the beach, various parks and multiple walking trails. Here at Venetian Bay, we believe lifestyle encompasses all of the above.