Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of "Joyful" and former design director at IDEO, dives into the surprising power of joy in our everyday lives. She explores how our environments can subtly influence happiness and shares techniques like 'JoySpotting' to enhance our surroundings. Lee highlights the distinction between joy and happiness, emphasizing the physiological and psychological benefits of joy. Listeners will learn about practical ways to cultivate joy through sensory experiences and the importance of acknowledging both joy and sorrow in our emotional landscapes.
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Joy vs. Happiness
Joy differs from happiness; joy is a momentary experience of positive emotion, whereas happiness is a broader evaluation of life over time.
Joy can be found even during difficult times, while happiness depends on various life factors.
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Benefits of Joy
Small joys throughout the day offer several benefits like improving stress response, productivity, and cognitive flexibility.
These small joys also strengthen relationships by fostering trust and intimacy.
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Joy's Impact on Health & Attraction
Joy's health benefits include resetting stress responses and boosting the immune system, as shown by studies on cold susceptibility.
Joyful individuals appear more attractive, possibly because emotions are contagious and we're drawn to positive feelings.
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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.
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The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways.
This is the second installment in a three part series we’re running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness.
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