Joyful

Name: Joyful
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781846045400
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The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness

By Ingrid Fetell Lee

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Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee explores the concept that everyday objects and surroundings can influence our happiness. The author examines how design and aesthetics evoke joy and provides strategies to harness this knowledge, encouraging readers to transform their spaces and lives for greater joy and well-being.
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This book may appeal to you if you're keen on discovering how seemingly ordinary objects and surroundings can spark happiness and vitality in your life. It explores the surprising secrets behind creating joyful spaces, providing insights into how design influences emotions and can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Joyful

'This book has the power to change everything' Susan Cain, author of Quiet

In this groundbreaking book, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how making small changes to your surroundings can create extraordinary happiness in your life.

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Joyful is a perspective-shifting book on the link between happiness and environment from renowned designer and entrepreneur.

'This book has the power to change everything' — Susan Cain, author of Quiet

In this groundbreaking book, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how making small changes to your surroundings can create extraordinary happiness in your life. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she reveals how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising effects on our mood and how we can harness the power of our environment to live fuller, healthier and more joyful lives.

'An inexhaustible and exciting guide to what makes life good' — Arianna Huffington

'This mesmerizing book will open your eyes to all the places where joy is hiding in plain sight' — Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

In Joyful, Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how our surroundings influence inner joy, offering insights on how to design spaces that evoke happiness. Critics praise the book for its originality, depth, and wit, with many noting its ability to uncover joy lurking in everyday places. It's described as a groundbreaking and enchanting guide that challenges conventional views on happiness by showing how external environments can foster inner peace.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846045400

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 368

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Ingrid Fetell Lee Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and the founder of the blog The Aesthetics of Joy. She has been featured as an expert on design and joy by outlets such as the New York Times, Wired and Fast Company, and her 2018 TED talk received a standing ovation. Lee was formerly Design Director at global innovation firm IDEO and was a founding faculty member in the Products of Design programme at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She holds an MA in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a BA in English and Creative Writing from Princeton University. www.aestheticsofjoy.com