Kelly McGonigal

**What if joy was a resource to draw from, and not something to fear? Bestselling author and psychologist Kelly McGonigal shows us how to find and embrace the feeling of joy–even in tough times.**

**About the Book**

**Bestselling author and psychologist Kelly McGonigal shows us how to find and embrace the feeling of joy–even in tough times**

As Kelly McGonigal reveals in *Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking*, joy gives life meaning, sustains hope, and helps us feel close to others. It is the emotion that tells us: life is worth living, good things are possible, and you are not alone.

And yet, many people find it difficult to allow themselves to feel, show, or even seek joy. Instead, we worry: Is it selfish to want joy? Is joy even possible when life is hard? Instead of turning to joy as a resource, we try to protect ourselves from the perceived risks of caring too much. What if, instead, you were able to trust the feeling of joy and appreciate the good in your life? And what if you were able to help others experience the benefits that joy provides?

Weaving together personal storytelling with insights from psychology and neuroscience, *Joy is a Risk Worth Taking* offers tangible ways to experience this powerful emotion in everyday life. Motivating and uplifting, *Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking* shows that seeking and sharing joy is an act of courage and compassion—and one you can take even when life is difficult.