Did You Add Getting More Sunlight to Your New Year’s Resolutions List? What are the Benefits of Natural Sunlight and Three Easy Ways to Get More of It
On some level we all might be on the same page about the benefits of sunlight–especially if you are a homeowner in Central Florida. Sunny Central Florida has alway been a hit for locals, snow birds, and tourists alike. We benefit from sunshine all year round. Our hope is that if you do live here in the sunshine state, you are actually consciously doing things to get more intentional exposure to the natural sunlight.
Enjoy Your Outdoor Living Space: Whether you have a fenced in backyard, an enclosed pool space or simply a chair you like to use when you go to the beach or outdoor events, the fundamental thing to do is to get outside. Studies show that exposure to natural light helps the body produce vitamin D, can help improve focus, better sleep, and even improve our mood. Regardless of whether or not your outdoor living space is exactly how you’d like it to be, we can all take time in the morning to sit outside and enjoy the natural sunlight to make sure you are getting that natural dose of added exposure to help the body.
Sunrooms: A great way to guarantee some exposure to natural sunlight this new year is to make the best use of your living space. Sunrooms are an excellent way to add natural light to your day and increase the value of your home by adding more living space to the area. These rooms make great home office spaces, home gyms, or simply added play areas and relaxation areas for the home. Sunrooms are enclosed with windows rather than screens but lanais and screen enclosure rooms also make great options for added room and indoor-outdoor space as well.
Lounge out on the Porch: Why not bring back a southern tradition of sitting out on the front porch for a bit. Whether you do this in the morning with a cup of coffee or you sit down for a bit in the afternoon and catch up about school or with your friend over the phone, the front porch is a relaxing way to make sure some natural light reaches you for the day. Taking time to pause and mixing that with outdoor air and sunlight really is the perfect recipe for added wellness and relaxation in your day.
The truth is there are so many great ways to add some natural sunlight to your day. We believe your home should be a place that inspires and facilitates wellbeing. Whether you lounge out on the patio or spend time outside in your backyard, we hope that you enjoy your time outside and ensure that spaces that promote self-care are part of your lifestyle along with your home. To get started on an outdoor living space project Contact U.S. Aluminum at 407-237-3128.