“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin
We’ve often heard folks say they dream of living somewhere they visited on vacation, but they never take the steps to make it a reality. It seems too unrealistic or too big a step or more like a dream than anything else. But the truth is, when your dream is living in a small town, it might be just the thing you need to create a life you don’t need to escape from.
In a recent study, 8 out of 10 Americans reported that their daily lives caused stress. Starting a new life in a small town has many benefits, including reducing stress, and we’ve compiled just a short list of them.
6 Stress Reducing Factors of Small Town Living
- The cost of living is much lower in a small town as compared to a big city, which means fewer financial concerns.
- Living in a small town offers the opportunity to minimize your lifestyle, giving you more time to enjoy the things that truly matter.
- Spending time in nature has proven physical and mental health benefits, and there’s plenty of “nature” to enjoy in Franklin.
- Making genuine human connections in a small town is much easier than in a large city, so you’ll build more lasting and meaningful relationships with your neighbors.
- Community spirit is embraced, and residents often band together to do positive things for the good of their town, such as nonprofit work or community festivals.
- Experiences take precedence over “things”, which is all part of the minimized lifestyle and, according to studies, ultimately leads to greater happiness.
Lower stress can lead to a longer life, and a small town may be just what the doctor ordered to reduce or eliminate some of the most stressful aspects of daily living. So, if you’ve ever fantasized about living “your life” in a small town where neighbors actually talk to each other and fewer expenses mean more time for the things that truly matter, then what are you waiting for?
We are doing our part at Sanctuary Village to help make this dream a reality. For more information about starting your new life in the perfect small town of Franklin, please email us at ContactUs@SanctuaryVillage.com
Resources
https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/7-reasons-a-small-town-lifestyle-can-make-you-happier
https://news.gallup.com/poll/224336/eight-americans-afflicted-stress.aspx