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The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards

The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards

Update: 2025-09-30

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Could it be that happiness isn't the product of success, but the other way around? According to happiness researcher and happiness coach Declan Edwards, that's exactly the case - and there are many simple and powerful things we can do today to approach a happier life directly.

In this chat, Declan reveals:

The truest definitions of happiness
The most important skills we can practice to be happier every day
How the benefits of being happier are even greater than you realise

Find more from Declan in his podcast 'How to be Happy' and through B U Happiness College.

For more from Osher, including links to both his books, tickets to Story Club and more, head here.

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The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards

The Skills of Being Happier, with Happiness Researcher and Expert Declan Edwards

Osher Günsberg