Ingrid Fetell Lee, a designer and researcher, discusses her book on how ordinary things can spark extraordinary happiness. She delves into the science behind joy, revealing how colors, shapes, and spaces affect our well-being. Ingrid shares insights on vibrant design elements that foster emotional health and the importance of creating joyful environments. She emphasizes the joy found in simple pleasures and communal celebrations, encouraging listeners to embrace positivity even amidst life's challenges.
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Joy vs. Happiness
Joy is an intense, momentary experience of positive emotion.
Happiness is a broader evaluation of how you feel about your life over time.
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Levels of Joy
Joy is experienced on personal, cultural, and universal levels.
Universal joys are shared across cultures, influenced by human evolution.
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Environmental Impact on Joy
Our surroundings unconsciously influence our emotions, including joy.
Design elements like texture and color impact our sense of safety and comfort.
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Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness
Ingrid Fetell Lee
Ingrid Fetell Lee's "Joyful" explores the science behind joy and how it can be incorporated into our lives and workspaces. The book delves into the aesthetics of joy, identifying universal patterns found in objects and environments that evoke positive emotions. Lee examines the biological and psychological underpinnings of joy, explaining how our brains and bodies respond to certain stimuli. She provides practical strategies for incorporating joy into daily life, from designing joyful spaces to fostering joyful relationships. Ultimately, "Joyful" offers a compelling argument for prioritizing joy as a key ingredient for a more fulfilling and productive life.
In this New Year's episode, we sit down with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. Ingrid, a designer and researcher, shares the science of joy, and does a deep dive into how our surroundings impact our well-being AND how we can harness the power of color, shape, and space to actually cultivate more happiness in our lives. We explore the intersection of design, psychology, and emotion, as well as practical ways to create more joy in our everyday environments. She shares how small, simple things can often have a huge impact on how we feel and how we experience the world.
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