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Aug 11, 2026 18 min

Why Your Environment Affects Your Mood

from How To Be Happy Hosted by BU Happiness College

Have you ever walked through your front door after a long day, looked at the mess, and felt instantly overwhelmed? You are not alone. Our homes have become overcrowded warehouses for our stress . In this episode of How to Be Happy, happiness researcher Declan Edwards explains how your living space secretly rules your mood . We look at the fascinating science of "Environmental Wellbeing" . You will learn why online shopping only gives us a fake, temporary mood boost . We also share a UCLA study that shows how a cluttered room physically spikes your stress hormones . If you are ready to turn your home back into a peaceful sanctuary, this episode gives you the exact, bite-sized steps to do it . Quick Links & Resources: Take the Free Happiness Scorecard: Want to see how your environment is tracking? Take our quick 3-minute quiz for a personalised breakdown of your well-being . Read the Book: If you love relaxing in a clean space with a great read, grab Declan’s new book, How to Be Happy, at bookstores, Amazon, Booktopia, or on Audible . Subscribe & Protect: Hit subscribe on your podcast app ! For every single person who follows the show, we pay to protect one square meter of threatened rainforest .

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