School of Joy

A better way to be online.

Welcome to the Commons, a private community hosted by Ingrid Fetell Lee

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School of Joy

A better way to be online.

Welcome to the Commons, a private community hosted by Ingrid Fetell Lee

SIGN UP

Surround yourself with thoughtful people building a life they love — on purpose.

As a member, you'll receive:

✅ Instant access to our private, moderated community. Explore all things joy, creativity, and growth in the group chats, hosted on WhatsApp.

✅ An invitation to our non-fiction book club. Read along and join us for a live discussion — often with the author!

✅ Monthly, virtual members-only meetups. Log on live for member socials, workshops, special guest Q&As, and more.

Your new favorite place on your phone.

  • Feel inspired, not overwhelmed. Enter an algorithm-free zone that enriches your life instead of wastes your time.
  • Find your people. Make friends who bring out the best in you — who cheer you on as you grow, create, and pursue what lights you up.
  • Contagious joy! When you're surrounded by joy, you can't help but find more of it.

Less doomscrolling, more joy.

JOIN NOW

Membership in the Commons is monthly. Cancel anytime.

Surround yourself with thoughtful people building a life they love — on purpose.

As a member, you'll receive:

✅ Instant access to our private, moderated community. Explore all things joy, creativity, and growth in the group chats, hosted on WhatsApp.

✅ An invitation to our non-fiction book club. Read along and join us for a live discussion — often with the author!

✅ Monthly, virtual members-only meetups. Log on live for member socials, workshops, special guest Q&As, and more.

Your new favorite place on your phone:

  • Feel inspired, not overwhelmed. Enter an algorithm-free zone that enriches your life instead of wastes your time.
  • Find your people. Make friends who bring out the best in you — who cheer you on as you grow, create, and pursue what lights you up.
  • Contagious joy! When you're surrounded by joy, you can't help but find more of it.

Less doomscrolling, more joy.

JOIN NOW

Membership in the Commons is monthly. Cancel anytime.

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About Your Host

Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and author whose groundbreaking work reveals how our surroundings shape our emotions and well-being. As founder of the School of Joy and author of Joyful, she combines design, neuroscience, and psychology to help people unlock more joy in daily life.

Her TED talk "Where Joy Hides and How to Find It" has over 17 million views, and her evidence-based approach has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Today Show, Goop, Real Simple, showing that joy isn't just nice to have - it's essential for our health, creativity, and resilience.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Commons hosted?

The Commons is a mix of ongoing conversation and live virtual gatherings.

We host three conversation threads (organized by interest) on WhatsApp, so it feels just like your other group chats -- casual, easy, and right at your fingertips.

Every few weeks, we also host a live, members-only meetup on Zoom. We use these sessions to get to know each other better, dive deep on a specific topic, or welcome a guest speaker. This is also how we host our book club.

Is the community moderated?

Yes! By me and the School of Joy team. We're here to hold space and help things run smoothly, but we also participate like any other member.

Can I form one-on-one connections?

Absolutely. We've designed the community to facilitate just that. If someone shares something that resonates live or in the chat, we encourage you to reach out and keep the conversation going. All members also have access to our directory, where you can find and connect with friends who live nearby or share your interests.

What kind of things do you talk about?

All things related to cultivating joy. For example, in one week we covered practices for tuning intuition, family culture around play and games, small daily joys, and how to make the most of a day off.

Do I have to commit long-term?

No! Membership to the Commons is a monthly subscription -- join or leave anytime.

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