{"product_id":"9780316399265","title":"Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave 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 infants, and can't help but smile when two feet of freshly fallen snow blankets the ground?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are often taught that our external environment 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 joy? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn JOYFUL, renowned designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how the mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology, she explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive, while another fosters acceptance and sharing — and, most importantly, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047455867120,"sku":"9780316399265","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780316399265_p0.jpg?v=1763681158","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780316399265","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}