Feeling part of a group where you have shared values and interests can increase happiness levels. When people feel they have social support, they have faster recovery from trauma or illness and are better supported in healthy lifestyle habits. Joining groups satisfies our need to belong, allows us to gain information and understanding through social comparison, define our sense of self, and social identity. Together, we can achieve goals that might elude us if we worked alone. Feel free to share your experiences, prompt entries, ideas, art, and photos.