Here’s how the inside of your home plays a role in your daily mood, productivity Experts say a person’s emotions, mood are impacted by their surroundings Published: Tags: Did you know the way your home is decorated may play a role in your productivity? In a new study from OnePoll, half of Americans accomplish more when they are facing a blank wall in their home. 53 percent say they can’t listen to music or podcasts while working, because it’s too distracting. And if something in the room is out of place, 66% say they can’t think about anything else until it’s fixed. That’s because a person’s emotions and mood are impacted by their surroundings.