Architects specialized in neuroarchitecture give advice on how to have a home that encourages dialogue, healthy eating and physical activity
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Eat better, exercise, talk more with family and friends: the beginning of the year comes with the desire for change! However, as routine, work and other commitments resume, sometimes plans end up being forgotten. But did you know that environments and decorations can interfere with the habits people carry out in their daily lives?

According to the architects Gabi Sartori and Priscilla Benckefounders of NEUROARQ® Academy, physical spaces are a tool that influences the execution of different daily habits, whether they are beneficial or not.

This can happen on a small scale, like a Home which can interfere with the behavior of its inhabitants, according to the arrangement of furniture and roomsas well as the use of flavors, sounds, different types of lighting, among other variables; down to the macro scale, with cities influencing the way people live there.
To interact more with the family

“The person who lives in a house that has the living room furniture all facing the television is more likely to sit and watch TV and communicate less with the other individuals who occupy that room.
When we understand that the organization of spaces and the elements that compose it favor certain activities, we can propose to change them”, explains Priscilla.

According to Gabi, in these cases, people who want to have more family interaction can think of furniture that refers to other visual fields in addition to the TV, or armchairs that are positioned next to each other or facing each other, favoring dialogue.
Check out more expert tips on how to make your home the great place to get resolutions from paper that have been long overdue!
Kitchen composition vs. food

Did you know that the kitchen environment can also influence the way people eat?
According to experts, the layout of the room can directly interfere with eating, as kitchens that are too closed, far from other rooms or that the person spends a lot of time alone, can lead the person to cook quickly, opting for less healthy foods.

On the other hand, those more open and integrated it can encourage healthier and more enjoyable eating. Food supply is also crucial. When parents’ goal is to get their kids to eat more fruit, it’s important that they do it all the time sampleabove tables or on dedicated furniture, but always visible.
“This year I will train!”

This is one of the main objectives at the beginning of the year, and few know that the layout of the rooms can also motivate or discourage the performance of physical activities.
According to experts, when people’s goal is to walk more, as soon as they get home from work, it’s important that when they get home they have a own space at the entrance For change clothes, put on comfortable shoes and go for a walk.

“The same happens when we go to meditate, we must have a dedicated place,” advises Priscilla. “If, every time the person goes to do his meditation, the person has to think of a comfortable environment, with less noise and adequate lighting, he will lose the will.”
In these cases, the ideal is always to have an environment: a corner of the house dedicated to one’s meditation, even if it is silent, with natural lighting and aromatization that favors this relaxation.
Benefits beyond homes

According to experts, these simple ideas to put into practice on a daily basis can also be used in commercial environments or large enterprises.
The architects explain that condominiums wishing to use the fact that they include sports areas, cycle paths, parks and greenery conservation areas in their marketing can highlight the benefits of how motivated residents will be to develop healthier habits. place.
“People who live in neighborhoods that are close to bike paths or parks are likely to be more willing to walk or ride a bike than a person who lives in an area without contact with nature,” Priscilla concludes.
Source: Terra

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.