WHERE JOY ENTHUSIASTS GO TO GROW
WHERE JOY ENTHUSIASTS GO TO GROW
A NEW KIND OF COMMUNITY
The School of Joy Commons is a membership community for people redefining success around joy.
Here, joy isn’t an afterthought or a reward for getting it all done. It's fuel for a rich, creative, connected life.
It’s where inspiration meets practice—where you come to refill your well, reconnect with yourself, and find new ways to bring joy into every day.
A NEW KIND OF COMMUNITY
The School of Joy Commons is a membership community for people redefining success around joy. Here, joy isn’t an afterthought or a reward for getting it all done. It's fuel for a rich, creative, connected life.
It’s where inspiration meets practice—where you come to refill your well, reconnect with yourself, and find new ways to bring joy into every day.
THE EXPERIENCE
When you join The Commons, you’ll step inside a vibrant, members-only space designed for real joy and connection.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Weekly prompts & ongoing conversations —Every week, you’ll get a joyful spark: a simple practice, reflection, or experiment designed to help you build joy into your days.
Monthly expert-led workshops — Join live, members-only gatherings with Ingrid and guest teachers on topics like resilience, creativity, and color—each one offering fresh tools for cultivating delight.
Joy Book Club – Read books that expand your perspective, and often join the authors for small, heartfelt conversations about their work and ideas.
A global community – Connect with a generous, big-hearted circle of people who care about living with more joy. Find honest conversation and creative exchange—without the noise or performance of social media.
Membership in the Commons is monthly. Cancel anytime.
THE EXPERIENCE
When you join The Commons, you’ll step inside a vibrant, members-only space designed for real joy and connection.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Weekly prompts & ongoing conversations —Every week, you’ll get a joyful spark: a simple practice, reflection, or experiment designed to help you build joy into your days.
Monthly expert-led workshops — Join live, members-only gatherings with Ingrid and guest teachers on topics like resilience, creativity, and color—each one offering fresh tools for cultivating delight.
Joy Book Club – Read books that expand your perspective, and often join the authors for small, heartfelt conversations about their work and ideas.
A global community – Connect with a generous, big-hearted circle of people who care about living with more joy. Find honest conversation and creative exchange—without the noise or performance of social media.
Membership in the Commons is monthly. Cancel anytime.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Created by someone who has researched joy and happiness for more than a decade.
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.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Created by someone who has researched joy and happiness for more than a decade.
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.
OCTOBER
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Theme: ABUNDANCE
An abundance mindset is vital to joy. This month we're rewriting scarcity scripts, exploring outflowing, and reclaiming our right to indulgence.
Members-only virtual events
10/14 - Book Club Discussion: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
10/29 - Workshop: Building Color Confidence with Daniela Araya
OCTOBER
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Theme: ABUNDANCE
An abundance mindset is vital to joy. This month we're rewriting scarcity scripts, exploring outflowing, and reclaiming our right to indulgence.
Members-only virtual events
10/14 - Book Club Discussion: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
10/29 - Workshop: Building Color Confidence with Daniela Araya
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How will joining the Commons help me feel more joyful in everyday life?
Our members report that the prompts and conversations in the Commons help them notice more joy in their daily lives, empower them to do things for their own enjoyment (instead of just taking care of everyone else), and inspire them with new ideas for bringing joy into their parenting, work, relationships, and leisure time.
How is this different than free School of Joy offerings?
The Commons is a hosted, intimate space for those who want to dive deeper into joy and growth. Members get access to workshops not available anywhere else and invitations to small group conversations with authors and other leading thinkers in the happiness and well-being space.
It’s also a place to be in touch with Ingrid and get any questions answered, which isn’t something that’s offered in our other programs.
I’m already busy — will this add to my plate?
Participation in the community is completely up to you. Some members check in daily, others weekly. Some join every live call, others skip them and focus more on the chat.
For many, the Commons becomes an uplifting substitute for mindless scrolling. With all the best parts of the internet (inspiration, connection, recommendations, resources) and none of the algorithmic overwhelm, it’s a digital space that energizes instead of drains.
Do I have to be super joyful or upbeat all the time to fit in here?
Not at all. This is a toxic positivity-free zone.
Of course we celebrate wins and share daily joys, but we also talk a lot about barriers to joy and how to hold on to it alongside other more challenging emotions.
What kind of members tend to join? Will I find people like me?
The Commons includes people of all ages (24-82!) from all over the world. You’ll find artists, executives, scientists, new parents, grandparents, retirees, students — all thoughtful, curious folks committed to joy and craving genuine connection.
What platform do you use?
The Commons is hosted on a private platform called Circle, which you can access on a desktop browser or free mobile app. (We recommend the latter!) Virtual meetups take place on Zoom.
How “noisy” is the community? Will I get constant notifications?
One of the reasons we chose Circle is for its flexibility in this area. You can adjust your settings to fit your preferences for more or fewer notifications — even turning them completely off.
We send out event reminders and monthly recaps via email so you can stay in the loop even if you decide to take a break from the conversation.
Can I try it and see if it’s for me?
Yes! Membership is monthly and you can cancel anytime — no long-term commitment required.