Dr. Peggy's Books
You have the power to create your own happiness.
Using simple, doable techniques, Dr. Peggy DeLong shows you how to cultivate joy, even on a difficult day. These 35 proven ways to happiness require little time or energy – and little to no money! When you’re feeling down or lack motivation, you’ll now know what to do to feel good again.
As a psychologist with twenty years of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss, Dr. DeLong provides relevant and timely psychological research that demonstrates the proven effectiveness of each technique for feeling good.
Begin your journey toward feeling good now by learning…
- The #1 factor related to happiness in life and how you can foster it.
- How to train your brain to effortlessly think more positively.
- How to use easily accessible objects to boost your mood, anytime and any place.
- Why processing your painful emotions is the key to happiness.
- You’re a powerful human being in charge of your thoughts and feelings.
PRAISE FOR FEELING GOOD
“You’ve heard me say, ‘The point of a book should be to change your behavior in a meaningful way.’ That is exactly what Peggy’s book does. She provides the ideas, research, and real-life examples. She takes this a step further by providing you with specific actionable steps for you to take and improve your life immediately.”
- HAL ELROD, International keynote speaker and best-selling author of The Miracle Morning and The Miracle Equation
“Peggy brings conventional wisdom to life in a heartfelt and authentic way. She intertwines deeply personal life stories with science to validate her recommendations for ways to take control of one's own joy. You will feel empowered and optimistic letting Peggy's words, delivered with kindness and compassion, wash over you.”
- JULIE KAHN, Associate Partner & Executive Recruiter, JUEL Consulting
“Dr. DeLong’s empathic heart, crystalline memories, intellect, sincere gratitude, and ingenuity all burst forth from this profoundly engaging and helpful book. It has something for everyone, especially parents who could open to any page for immediate improvement in their own family experiences.”
- KRISTEN HENDERSON, MFA, MSW, poet and author of Drum Machine and Of My Maiden Smoking
“Dr. Peggy Doherty DeLong has created something utterly amazing; a self-help guide that not only tells you what to do, but also why it matters, why it works, and inspires you to do it. The 35 brief chapters in ‘FEELING GOOD: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times’ are recommendations backed up in scientific research, and they are stories from her own life and experience that inspire the reader to understanding and action. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t benefit from reading this book when they’re feeling overwhelmed. Then reading it again when they’re not. It’s an entertaining and inspiring guide to help each of us rewire our brains for joy.”
- LYLE SMITH
“’You are a powerful human being.’ Dr. Peggy Delong reminds us of this essential truth about ourselves in her new book. Believing in this truth is especially important in the most challenging times of our lives. With helpful and science-backed tips from her childhood and her practice (and now, pandemic-tested too!), let Dr. Peggy empower you to live your best life with joy!”
- SHA NACINO, Keynote Speaker on Gratitude & Creativity, Founder, World Gratitude Summit™
“Dr. DeLong personifies someone who exudes joy, happiness, and a sense of mental well-being. It’s easy to assume her special glow is the result of being lucky or having a privileged life. However, Dr. DeLong has met her fair share of challenges and losses. In her latest book, Feeling Good, she lets us in on her secrets to living a happy life. By sharing her personal stories along with the latest scientific research, Dr. DeLong lays out the special tools we need to create the life we all long for—one filled with purpose, happiness, and fulfillment.”
- DR. ROBI LUDWIG, TV personality, Author, and Psychotherapist
“’Life isn’t fair.’ What a way to start a book! At a time when it’s become cool to complain or “win the internet” with sarcasm and snark, Dr. Peggy’s book brings readers back to a fundamental truth: Life happens, and you can be happy as it does. Her message is a joyful call for responsibility and transformation that will make you smile and that keeps delivering with practical steps the world needs right now.”
- SARAH WALTON, Business Mentor, Author & Speaker, the voice behind the Game On Girlfriend Podcast
“Dr. Peggy DeLong’s book is chock full of useful ideas immediately accessible to anyone interested in adding happiness to their life. Peggy’s stories make it relatable, interesting, and fun—and it’s all backed by research. In short, it’s a roadmap to joy.”
- JENNY MEYER COLMAN, MD, Psychiatrist, Bard and Marist Colleges
“Expect a feeling of deep satisfaction after reading Dr. Peggy DeLong’s new book, Feeling Good. It addresses universal emotional challenges with a personal voice that makes you feel like she’s sitting with you at your kitchen table. This gem of a book offers “Take Action” accessible guides at the end of each well-crafted chapter, all in the name of finding happiness.”
- JULIE MALONEY, Award-winning author and founder/director of Women Reading Aloud, an international writing organization
“Step-by-step, Dr. Peggy Doherty DeLong walks her readers through ways to cultivate happiness. She explains everything from exercising during the pandemic to the power of forgiveness. The suggestions in-between are practical, soulful, and life-affirming. This is a simple, yet profound book about fostering happiness.”
- MEGAN MCDOWELL, MSW, LPC, Founder/Visionary of Heartworks Foundation
“Dr. Peggy DeLong’s newest book illuminates a comprehensive guide for joyful practice, movement, connection, and mindfulness in everyday life. As a mother, friend, nature photographer, and animal rescuer, I can attest that Feeling Good is a gift to anyone searching for practical, easy steps to support and ignite happiness awareness and activity.”
- KRISTEN ESCALANTE, Former CEO Heartworks OC and owner of Mindfully Focused Photography
“Dr. Peggy DeLong’s new book came along at just the right time! In these challenging times, Dr. Peggy’s wisdom, humor, and guidance was my saving grace on many days. The inspirational quotes and action items will lead you to happiness and help you find joy in life, no matter your challenges. Brava!”
- SUSAN STRIANO, LCSW, Adjunct Professor and Social Work Manager
“Dr. Peggy DeLong has done it again! In her third book, Feeling Good, Dr. Peggy shares heartfelt family experiences—along with years of clinical and research-based practices—all within one real-world, take-control book. She provides valuable, research-based techniques that will allow you to begin your journey of genuine joy, contentment, and gratitude. You’ll feel empowered, resilient, and yes, happy.”
- REESA WEINGOLD, PhD, LPC, Certified School Psychologist
“In Feeling Good, Dr. Peggy DeLong truly meets you wherever you are, empowering individuals from any background or circumstance to live a more joyful life. She elevates concepts of creating more happiness by guiding readers to apply her suggestions in their own lives and easily take action. Reading Dr. DeLong’s book feels like the sigh of relief that comes after chatting with a wise, supportive friend.”
- KELLY MCFADDEN, Mindset Coach
“After my fourteenth appointment of the week as a Career and Life Coach, I felt completely drained and did something coaches should never do—I got short with my client! I immediately apologized, but he said he barely noticed my curtness. After the appointment, I started berating myself. Then I opened Feeling Good to a random page and landed on Chapter 6—Listen to Music! Singing and dancing to Pharrell’s song, “Happy” for five minutes got me back to helping clients and being present for them no matter what. Thank you Dr. DeLong for creating this handy tool to keep my spirits high and my purpose alive and well.”
- AMY AMES, CPCC, Career and Life Coach
How One Woman Harnessed the Power of Love and Gratitude to Heal and Grow
Peggy DeLong, a young woman engaged to a wonderful man, is about to begin her doctoral program in psychology. Life feels incredibly sweet. Then, out of the blue, her strong, vibrant fiancé is diagnosed with cancer. The prognosis is grim. With raw emotion, Peggy describes how she cared for the love of her life and proceeded with their wedding plans, all while fearing his death.
In this memoir, you will witness a journey of love and gratitude, where even a cup of hazelnut coffee can bring joy during the darkest of days. And just when Peggy feels that she cannot fathom another loss, life slaps her with another unexpected blow. Mourn and laugh as Peggy takes you on her journey, sharing lessons she learned through her own grieving process.
Despite the sadness, Peggy’s book offers hope, humor, inspiration, and a poignant love story that will lift your spirits with promise, helping you believe there is more to this life than you can see and that love never dies.
PRAISE FOR I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW
"Dr. DeLong’s book is masterfully crafted, simply told, and relatable to all readers, with a powerful message on living life with purpose. This book is an absolute must read. Share with loved ones and buckle up book club readers! This book is for you!”
- Alexandra Quinn, MSN, CRNP, BSN, Certified, Registered Nurse Practitioner
"Heartfelt and inspiring while heartbreaking and healing, Peggy DeLong’s book weaves through a time of loss, speaking her truth with courage and soul, reminding us all of the power to merge the past and the present in a powerful love story. This memoir is written to inspire and succeeds triumphantly."
- Mary-Michael Levitt, LPC, LMFT, DRCC
"This book is a must read for anyone losing hope that a full life is possible after loss, difficulty, or tragedy. The author emerged from the darkness of grief to shine a light on this process for others. She teaches that it is possible to live in love and wholeness after the unthinkable has occurred."
- Megan McDowell, LPC, MSW, Founder, Heartworks Foundation
"I Can See Clearly Now is a concise work of nonfiction that takes the reader on a harrowing, emotional journey through the death of loved ones. With heart-wrenching detail, raw honesty, passion, and humor, Peggy generously shares her remarkable story, giving hope to anyone who has loved and lost."
- Kristen Henderson, poet, author of Drum Machine and Of My Maiden Smoking
"Peggy DeLong has written an inspiring memoir that will grab your heart and not let go until the final word. This book is a truly moving experience, one where you travel from profound loss to love and the gift of eternal life that never dies."
- Irene Weinberg, Author of They Serve Bagels in Heaven: One Couple’s Story of Love, Eternity and the Cosmic Importance of Everyday Life; Creator and Host of the podcast, Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life
"This book of love and loss and the journey of recovery gave me such hope. In this book, DeLong shared how when life becomes overwhelming, following the path of hope and faith can lead to healing, change, and newfound love. The writing is gentle and comforting. As a reader, you feel as though Peggy is the girl next door, and you are there as a friend, helping her move through her story."
- Kim Albertson, M.Ed.
"Peggy DeLong’s story is a tale of devastating loss. Knowing her loved ones lived on in spirit, she is able to thrive in life again. Peggy’s optimistic outlook and capacity for love is truly inspirational to those who have had to navigate through their own suffering and uncertainty about how they will ever be able to live and love again."
- Madeline Park, Chief Operating Officer of Red Fuse and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
“This is a lovely story with an inspiring outlook on love and life. By the end, the writer has come full circle, and the reader feels full of hope. This book will touch so many lives. Bravo!”
- Suzanne Martin-Pillsbury, MS
"Peggy’s memoir is an authentic and revealing account of two devastating losses in the life of a young woman. In the end, I Can See Clearly Now is a story of love, patience, and resilience. This book will be a source of hope for anyone struggling to live when important others have died."
- Jenny Meyer Colman, MD, Psychiatrist, Bard and Marist Colleges
"In her book and her life, Dr. Peggy Delong proves that distance, time, best-laid plans, and even death are no match for love. Love and gratitude endure and will always find a way to brighten the darkest of hours with a wink of an eye or a cup of hazelnut coffee. This book is a must read for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind."
- Linda Moakler, author of “Paper Flowers,” published by The Mighty
"Peggy DeLong takes us on a visceral journey through deep loss and grief. What’s marvelous about this story is that Peggy takes us through the process of healing, where we can find hope and love on the other side of those truly dark days."
–Carol Richmond, Holistic Health Coach
"This is a heartbreaking story of a woman who goes through so much love and loss, yet she continues to live with hope and faith. This book will make you believe you can overcome anything.”
- Carley Storm, Photographer and Video Producer
"This is an incredibly moving story. I felt I was with Peggy every step of the way through her journey from grief to joy. I could feel her pain and also her happiness as she went through a most difficult period in her life to a bright, bright sunshiny day."
- Carol Doherty
"I found beautiful lessons in the pages of Peggy DeLong’s honest, raw and heartfelt life and love story, I Can See Clearly Now. Peggy’s powerful words reminded me to always value and be grateful for the precious relationships in my life."
- Tara Gilvar, CEO and Founder of B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow)
"Peggy opens her big heart and shares her joy and devastation in equal measure. I particularly resonated with the love between mother and daughter in this book. Peggy’s mom, Carol, is her bedrock…a consistent and vital part of Peggy’s life story. I like to think that Carol’s extraordinary mothering inspired Peggy in her relationship with her children, a connection infused with empathy and a belief that love will win."
- Julie Kahn
"This author had me within the first few pages. Each page engulfed my mind and heart. I would award an A+ to this book and will suggest it to my family and friends so they can also enjoy this magical woman’s journey!”
- Cheryl Beneduce Bock, President and Founder of Pedal for a Cure 501(c)(3)
“On a scale from 1 to 10 of monumental reads, I would give I Can See Clearly Now an 11. Wow. I laughed. I cried several times. Peggy shines through with grace and composure, giving glimmers of what irrefutable hope looks like. Peggy’s triumphal ending will inspire readers who have known or are in tragic situations."
- Kathleen Bandaruk, President of Tastefully Inspired Digital Marketing Agency
365 Days of Gratitude
This Gratitude Journal is a 365-day journal with writing prompts to assist you in your daily gratitude practice. The writing prompts encourage you to write about something different every day, and to be specific. This helps you to connect with the feeling of gratefulness on a deeper level. Research in psychology demonstrates that this is one of the easiest ways to boost your mood, and has long-lasting, lifelong benefits.
Invite Dr. Peggy to facilitate your book club discussion!
In PERSON (NORTHERN NEW JERSEY) OR VIA ZOOM
Choose I Can See Clearly Now for a meaningful discussion about the power of love, gratitude, and resilience. Your participants will truly be inspired AND transformed.
Choose FEELING Good for a powerful discussion of ideas for improving mental health. Be inspired to live a full and JOY-ful life, through creative, fun, and thought-provoking ideas that you can implement immediately.
Gratitude Heals Bracelet
Gratitude heals. In the middle of the night when worries of “what if” keep you awake, gratitude helps quiet your mind and helps you get back to sleep. When you do not have in life what you would like to have, gratitude for what you do have will not only elevate your mood, but will bring more of that into your life. That is because the emotional footprint of gratitude is that you already have what you desire, and this says to the universe, “Yes! More of this, please!” Gratitude helps divert the energy of negative thinking that spirals into anxiety by sending that energy into a new positive direction. Gratitude helps with depression by elevating mood, which is achieved by focusing on something positive in your life. On your most difficult day when you do not think that you can bear your emotional pain, gratitude eases that pain. This bracelet was designed to help you practice gratitude, so that you are better able to utilize it when you need it.
Every time your eye is drawn to the center metal bead, think of one person, object, or experience for which you are grateful. This helps train your brain to think more positively and heightens your awareness and appreciation for all that is good around you. You will soon be able to employ “gratitude thinking” naturally and live your most fulfilling life. Gratitude heals.