Sometimes we have very little energy, time, or inner resources to do things that will help us feel better. This list was created to assist you with simple ideas for feeling better on a difficult day. ‘Cause that’s when we need these methods the most! All of these methods are demonstrated by research in psychology to be effective. What can you do today to feel good?

  1. Celebrate something small. 
  2. Take deep breaths. 
  3. Step outside. 
  4. Visualize a pleasant experience. 
  5. Put a social event on the calendar. 
  6. Listen to upbeat music. 
  7. Light a candle or burn incense. 
  8. Write a gratitude letter. 
  9. Smile. 
  10. Move your body. 

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Dr. Peggy DeLong

Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude and joy to live their best lives, especially through difficult times. She does this through psychotherapy, her on-line monthly membership Feeling Good with Dr. Peggy, on-line courses, speaking engagements, books, and bracelets. Peggy is the author of I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir about Love, Grief, and Gratitude, The Gratitude Journal: A 365 Day Gratitude Journey, and Feeling Good: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times. She is also the owner of LOVE in a Bracelet, where she designs bracelets for coping with grief and loss, mental health, and inspiration. Peggy coordinates a weekly women’s walking group for 7 years, and she hosts women’s hiking events for spiritual growth and personal development. When she’s not focused on her businesses, you’ll find Peggy with her husband and three children in the mountains, downhill or telemark skiing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking.

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