Ingrid Fetell Lee

Make small changes to your surroundings and create extraordinary happiness in your life with groundbreaking research from designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee. Next Big Idea Club selection--chosen by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant as one of the "two most groundbreaking new nonfiction reads of the season " "This book has the power to change everything Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy." --Susan Cain, author of Quiet and founder of Quiet Revolution Have you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow that arrives before sunset, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in spring? Is there a reason that people--regardless of gender, age, culture, or ethnicity--are mesmerized by baby animals, and can't help but smile when they see a burst of confetti or a cluster of colorful balloons? We are often made to feel that the physical world has little or no impact on our inner joy. Increasingly, experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward--through mindfulness or meditation--and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings is actually our most renewable and easily accessible source of joy? In Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive, while another fosters acceptance and delight--and, most importantly, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.

'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.

Har du noen gang tenkt over hvorfor vi stopper opp ved et blomstrende kirsebærtre eller trekkes mot det varmoransje lyset i en solnedgang? Er det en grunn til at mennesker på tvers av alder, kjønn og kultur sjarmeres av søte dyreunger eller smiler ved synet av en fargerik paraply i regnværet? Vi blir ofte oppfordret til å søke innover i oss selv for å finne balanse og ro, men faktisk er livlige omgivelser vår mest umiddelbare og enkleste kilde til glede. I Gleden kommer utenfra utforsker Ingrid Fetell Lee hvordan gjenstander og steder vi er i kontakt med til daglig, virker overraskende sterkt inn på humøret vårt. Med innsikt fra nevrologi og psykologi forklarer hun hvorfor noen omgivelser gjør oss nervøse eller får oss til å kjede oss, mens andre vekker varme følelser eller kreativitet. Hun viser også hvordan vi alle kan utnytte våre egne omgivelser til å gjøre livet fullt av glede.

Oletko koskaan miettinyt, miksi pysähdymme katsomaan oranssia hehkua juuri ennen auringonlaskua, tai miksi tungeksimme ihastelemaan kirsikankukkien kukintaa keväällä? Mikä selittää sen, että eläinvauvat puhuttelevat meitä sukupuolesta, iästä, kulttuurista tai etnisyydestä riippumatta?Oletamme usein, että fyysisellä maailmalla ei ole juurikaan vaikutusta sisäiseen iloomme. Yritämme löytää tasapainon ja rauhan kääntämällä katseemme sisäänpäin, esimerkiksi mindfulnessin tai meditaation avulla, ja sulkemalla ulkomaailman pois. Mutta entä jos ympäristömme luonnollinen elinvoimaisuus onkin juuri se uusiutuvin ja helposti saatavilla oleva ilon lähde?Ingrid Fetell Lee on muotoilija, joka on yli vuosikymmenen ajan tutkinut iloa ja miten voimme löytää sitä lisää meitä ympäröivästä maailmasta. Teoksessa hän esittelee neurotieteen ja psykologian näkökulmista, miten voimme hyödyntää ympäristömme voimaa elääksemme täydempää, terveempää ja onnellisempaa elämää.

Make small changes to your surroundings and create extraordinary happiness in your life with groundbreaking research from designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee. Next Big Idea Club selection--chosen by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant as one of the "two most groundbreaking new nonfiction reads of the season " "This book has the power to change everything Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy." --Susan Cain, author of Quiet and founder of Quiet Revolution Have you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow that arrives before sunset, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in spring? Is there a reason that people--regardless of gender, age, culture, or ethnicity--are mesmerized by baby animals, and can't help but smile when they see a burst of confetti or a cluster of colorful balloons? We are often made to feel that the physical world has little or no impact on our inner joy. Increasingly, experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward--through mindfulness or meditation--and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings is actually our most renewable and easily accessible source of joy? In Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive, while another fosters acceptance and delight--and, most importantly, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.