The Joy Report - The One With Tiny Things Making Life Better

What if joy isn’t something huge or life-changing, but something small you notice on an ordinary Tuesday? In The Art Confidential's first-ever Joy Report episode, Jacqui and Andreina share the little things currently making their lives softer, calmer, easier, and more fun.From mahjong nights and birdwatching to morning walks, gratitude journals, protein powders, and temperature-controlled beds, this conversation is full of the tiny rituals and comforts helping them feel more grounded in this season of life.We talk about:Why mahjong is suddenly everywhere, and how it became Andreina’s newest obsessionJacqui’s five-minute gratitude journal practice and how it shifted her mindsetBird feeders, solar fountains, and creating tiny backyard moments of peaceLife-changing middle-aged discoveries like progressive contacts and BedJet systemsFinding joy in routines, community, slowing down, and paying attentionPlus: Bear encounters, “Sad Sunday,” and the legendary Tiger Titties Mahjong GroupThis episode is for anyone craving a softer pace, tiny pleasures, and reminders that joy is usually hiding in the little things.Mentioned in This EpisodeMahjong Set (https://amzn.to/4dYdTLe)5-Minute Gratitude Journal, Spiral Bound (https://amzn.to/4f1Ik4o)Smart Bird Feeder with Camera (https://amzn.to/4nHdbFv)Spicy Bird Food to Deter Squirrels (https://amzn.to/49bgXkG)Pedestal Bird Bath (https://amzn.to/4uUdLly)Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain (https://amzn.to/49hG31f)Kion Mango Amino Acids (https://amzn.to/4up15TU)BedJet (https://amzn.to/42Pzi2X)Hungryroot (https://www.hungryroot.com/r/FIG4RJFU)The Lazy Genius Podcast (https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy)Barbara Brown Taylor (https://barbarabrowntaylor.com)Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com