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. a_Taiga/Getty Images As an American who spent six months living in Europe , I noticed lots of lifestyle differences.

I plan on taking some aspects of life in Europe back home with me.

I'll no longer let the weather affect my plans and hope to find more small adventures close to home.

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.

Emily Pogue I'm lucky to have sunshine most of the year in my home state of Colorado.

Because of this, though, I tend to talk myself into staying home when the weather is rainy, windy, or even overcast.

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

I didn't want to waste time following my "nice weather or bust" mindset, so I started watching the locals.

For example, they had quality rain jackets and carried waterproof casings to go over their backpacks or bags to keep them dry.

I followed their lead and invested in a more heavy-duty raincoat, and I quickly learned that with proper preparation, the cold and rain aren't bad at all.