The term “lifestyle” was first used by Alfred Adler in 1929, though it was Weber who first proposed the term in 1922, and his work was not translated into English until Adler did. Adler noted that a tree’s “life style” is the expression of how it moulds itself to its environment. This approach was then adopted by other psychologists, who later developed a classification of lifestyles based on these criteria.

Prior to this work, studies of lifestyles had been confined to the analysis of social structure and individual position. This approach shifted to the development of a narrative concept of lifestyle. Increasingly, sociological methodologies were exported to the popular press, and marketers co-opted them. Focus groups incorporated psychological insights from Adler and Weber into the creation of a marketing strategy. Lifestyles, therefore, have become a key feature of culture and social class.

The Polaroid camera, for example, was first introduced in 1947. The camera’s white border was later added to cover the pouch of chemicals used to develop the photos. The Polaroid concept is still prominent, but millennials are avoiding the notion of a “stuff culture” in their lives. The American lifestyle depended on the storage industry to move things from one place to another. Its designers, who produced the Polaroid camera and the Mac logo, took this concept further.

A person’s lifestyle is the sum total of choices, behaviors, attitudes, and interests that define their life. A healthy lifestyle should allow for laughter, joy, and happy relationships. Lifestyles must include all aspects of a person’s life to work in harmony with their needs. Ultimately, lifestyles are about achieving balance in our daily lives. So we can’t deny the importance of a healthy lifestyle. A good example of a lifestyle is a house that fits your needs, while still remaining within your budget.