I'm an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I'll be taking back with me to the US.

After spending six months in Europe, I'll be incorporating some lifestyle changes at home.

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It's no secret that Europeans and Americans have very different lifestyles. From shopping habits to sports preferences to work culture, we often fall onto different ends of the spectrum.I experienced these differences firsthand as an American traveling around Europe for six months, spending time in places like the UK, Czech Republic, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.Here are the five European lifestyle choices I'll be integrating into my life in the States.

I'll no longer let the weather ruin my plans.

When I was in the UK, rainy days were a normal part of life.