Certain shapes-circles and ellipses-can help areas feel more lively and blissful. Yellow is especially effective as a mood booster, and rainbows filled with color have been found to bring cheer to any situation. In New York, for example, when the nonprofit organization Publicolor painted underserved public schools vibrant colors, students reported feeling happier. Bright colors-citrusy yellows, greens, and oranges, with accents of turquoise and salmon pink-can help provide the energy we need to learn, be productive, and grow. Lee notes that "the liveliest places and objects all have one thing in common: bright, vivid colors." In fact, she says, it's almost impossible to separate color and feeling. Most importantly, Lee describes how we can tap into the power of our surroundings to live healthier, fuller, and truly joyful lives.įollowing Lee's suggestions, here are some ways teachers can inject joyfulness in school and throughout our lives. She explains the importance of freedom, surprise, and celebration in creating happiness in our lives. Lee draws on insights from neuroscience and psychology to explain why one setting can make us feel competent and anxious, while another fosters acceptance and delight. Happily, Ingrid Fetell Lee's book, Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, offers many powerful ideas on how to create external environments that give rise to inner joy-in schools, in classrooms, and at home.įurther reading: Building a Joyful Classroom: Top 10 Strategies Based on Education in Finland It's true: at times, the job can be difficult and even demoralizing. Every single teacher I know wants to learn how to be joyful right now.
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