The armor that keeps out joy
If you've been through trauma or hardship, you may find it hard to truly feel joy. Learn why this happens, and what you can do about it.
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Hi, I’m Ingrid Fetell Lee. A designer and author, I founded the Aesthetics of Joy to help you create more joy in life and work through design.
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“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
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