Why Your Environment Affects Your Mood

<p>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 .</p><p>In this episode of <em>How to Be Happy</em>, happiness researcher Declan Edwards explains how your living space secretly rules your mood . </p><p>We look at the fascinating science of &quot;Environmental Wellbeing&quot; . 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 .</p><p>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 .</p><p><strong>Quick Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://quiz.buhappinesscollege.com/happinessscorecard" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Take the Free Happiness Scorecard</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Want to see how your environment is tracking? Take our quick 3-minute quiz for a personalised breakdown of your well-being . </p></li><li><p><strong>Read the Book:</strong> If you love relaxing in a clean space with a great read, grab Declan’s new book, <em>How to Be Happy</em>, at bookstores, <a href="https://amzn.to/40AU8BT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-be-happy-declan-edwards/book/9781394421114.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq9YSul5H_0AOvic22lEoBHPgippcH9edILuDPFKQIJmgkTzcgo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Booktopia</a>, or on <a href="https://www.audible.com.au/pd/How-to-be-Happy-Audiobook/B0GXBBDF4H" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Audible</a> .</p></li><li><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Protect:</strong> Hit subscribe on your podcast app ! For every single person who follows the show, we pay to protect one square meter of threatened rainforest .</p></li></ul>