Hello and welcome to Happier, where we discuss cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages,

lessons from pop culture, and our own experiences in trying to be happier.

This week we'll talk about why you should join or start a group, and why it's helpful

that put an item on the schedule.

I'm Gretchen Rubin, a writer whose studies happiness, good habits, and human nature.

I'm in New York City, and with me is my sister Elizabeth Kraft.

That's me, Elizabeth Kraft, and usually I'm in LA, where I'm a TV writer and producer,

but today I am in New York City, and more exciting than the fact that I'm here.

Our mother is here.

Karen Kraft, who's visiting, and she's watching us.

I'm sure afterwards she's going to offer us some wonderful constructions.

Yes, and I did wear lipstick in contemplation of the fact that she would be joining us.

So she'll be cheering us on from the control booth today.

She doesn't want to be on the show, she wants to watch.

Yes.

Elizabeth, before we jump in with a try this at home, we heard from a ton of people who were

tried the tip of to be a tourist in your own city, in episode 15.

So I thought it was, let's just talk about some of the things.

They had such great ideas about how to do that.

Yeah, well I love one person who lives in Long Beach, which is near me, near LA,

took the train or attempted to take the train to Taco Landia.

I mean, what a name.

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