Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed during the holiday season? In this episode, I share how a daily advent calendar ritual can help you feel happy every day during the holidays and reconnect with yourself. Learn simple daily rituals to boost your mood in December, reduce overwhelm, and create moments of intentional happiness, even when life feels hectic.

I invite you to have fun picking your own advent calendar and use it as a practical self-care practice to bring more happiness, mindfulness, and positivity into your daily routine. I also explain how the free Choose Happy Starter Kit—with 5 days of journal prompts and 5-minute mindset exercises—can help you build small daily habits to feel happier and more like yourself this season.

Highlights:

• How a daily advent calendar can increase happiness, mindfulness, and holiday joy
• Self-care tips for busy women during the holiday season
• Fun ways to reduce holiday stress and feel more grounded
• Free Choose Happy Starter Kit to help you create intentional happiness habits
• Encouragement to start small, pause daily, and choose happy every day

Give yourself the gift of happiness this December—one small door at a time!

Cheers,

Marie

RESOURCES & LINKS:

👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit: [Click Here]

👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Facebook Community: Click here

👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/ 👉 Connect with Marie: Email: marie@choosehappywithmarie.com, Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

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Late November can feel heavy — darker days, seasonal obligations, and expectations amplify self-judgment. This week, I’m sharing the Choose Happy approach to strengthening your self-worth, pausing before saying yes, reframing your inner critic, and celebrating small wins.

Reminder: Download your FREE guide: Is This Belief Keeping You from Feeling Happy? Click HERE

Cheers,

Marie

Resources & Links:

👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/ 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, please take a moment to Subscribe to the show and leave a Review on your podcast player. Leave a REVIEW – If this episode supported you, please leave a 5-star review. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness.

Imagine a Choose Happy approach to gratitude that actually feels good!

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Notice three small, real moments of happiness each day
• Shift your focus intentionally to calm and positive energy
• Build the habit of choosing happiness, even on darker autumn days

Plus: get a FREE weekly affirmation and tips delivered to your inbox to support you in choosing happy.

Don’t forget to download your FREE guide: Is This Belief Keeping You from Feeling Happy? Click HERE

Cheers,

Marie

Resources & Links:

👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/ 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

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Do the words “holiday season” make your heart race with to-do lists and expectations? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share a simple pre-holiday reflection and planning exercise to help you release stress, set boundaries, and intentionally create a calm, happy holiday season.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify your top holiday stressors
• A 5-minute pre-holiday reset to create calm and clarity
• Practical strategies for saying “no” without guilt
• Micro-journaling to notice happiness every day
• Affirmation to guide your holiday mindset

Cheers,

Marie

Resources & Links:

👉 Download the FREE guide Is This Belief Keeping You from Feeling Happy? + 3 printable Choose Happy affirmation cards: Click HERE

👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/ 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, please take a moment to Subscribe to the show and leave a Review on your podcast player. Leave a REVIEW – If this episode supported you, please leave a 5-star review. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness.

Tips to Stay Calm During Darker Days: Pause Negative Thoughts and Lift Your Mood

Feeling low-energy or weighed down as the days get shorter? Many women notice their mood dips and negative thoughts spiral during the darker months — even when life “looks good.”

In this episode of Choose Happy with Marie, I share: ✨ Why seasonal changes can affect your mindset and amplify your inner critic ✨ A personal story about noticing my own seasonal dips and how I regained calm ✨ A 1-minute Choose Happy reset to pause negative thoughts ✨ 3 practical tips to lift your energy, focus, and emotional resilience

Plus, grab my free guide to help you notice a common negative belief that may be holding you back from living your happy life, and try a simple 1-minute reset plus printable Choose Happy affirmation cards. 👉 Click HERE

Stay lighter — even on the darker days.

Cheers, Marie

Links & Resources: 👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Community: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/ 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, please take a moment to Subscribe to the show and leave a Review on your podcast player. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness. Thank you.

Hello,

What if the missing piece to your happiness isn’t doing more, but finally believing you’re enough as you are?

In this episode of Choose Happy with Marie, I’m diving into strengthening your self-worth. Because when your self-worth is solid, happiness stops being something you chase and starts being something you live.

I’ll share: ✨ Why self-worth is the foundation of lasting happiness ✨ 3 practical ways to strengthen your self-worth starting today ✨ Real-life examples you can relate to (and try in your own life)

By the end of this episode, you’ll have simple, actionable steps you can take to start valuing yourself more, doubting yourself less, and moving toward the happy, aligned life you deserve.

And don’t forget—this week’s members-only email includes a powerful affirmation to help you put today’s message into practice.

Become a member to receive weekly resources, affirmations, and tools to support your journey.

Cheers,

Marie

Become a Choose Happy Member:

If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you into the Choose Happy community.

👉 Free Gift: Daily Choose Happy Ritual Start and end your day with calm, confidence, and happiness! This one-page, printable guide includes a quick morning practice, an evening reflection, and three printable affirmation cards from my Choose Happy Card Deck. Perfect for busy days, even if you already have the deck. Get your free copy here: Daily Choose Happy Ritual — Boost Confidence & Happiness

More Links & Resources: 👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Community: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/

👉 SHOP the Choose Happy Affirmation Card Deck: Click here 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

👉 Email: marie@choosehappywithmarie.com

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Hello,

What if you could hear your inner voice clearly and trust it to guide your choices every day? In this episode, we explore how tuning into your inner guidance can help you break free from negative thinking, make aligned decisions, and start creating a happier, more confident life.

You’ll learn practical tools to:

• Notice when your inner voice is speaking and distinguish it from self-doubt
• Use a simple 3-step practice to pause, affirm, and act on your guidance
• Build confidence in your decisions and shift your mindset for clarity and calm
• Reconnect with self-worth and take small, empowered steps toward an aligned, happy life

Whether you’re ready to trust yourself more, break free from overthinking, or create a life that feels aligned, this episode gives you actionable steps to start today.

Cheers,

Marie

Become a Choose Happy Member:

If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you into the Choose Happy community.

👉 Free Gift: Daily Choose Happy Ritual Start and end your day with calm, confidence, and happiness! This one-page, printable guide includes a quick morning practice, an evening reflection, and three printable affirmation cards from my Choose Happy Card Deck. Perfect for busy days, even if you already have the deck. Get your free copy here: Daily Choose Happy Ritual — Boost Confidence & Happiness

More Links & Resources: 👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Community: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/

👉 SHOP the Choose Happy Affirmation Card Deck: Click here 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

Support the Show: 👉 Leave a REVIEW – If this episode supported you, please leave a 5-star review. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their joy. 👉 SUBSCRIBE – Don’t miss what’s next. Tap follow so you’re always first to hear new episodes.

Hello,

We made it to the Season 3 finale of Choose Happy with Marie! In this special episode, I reflect on the biggest lessons from this season, share listener testimonials, and celebrate the incredible community we’ve built together. You’ll hear inspiring stories from listeners who are choosing happy in their daily lives, plus a sneak peek at what’s ahead in Season 4.

Catch up on these listener-favorite episodes before Season 4 begins!

Episodes referenced by theme:

Affirmations

• Ep. 89 | How Can I Stop Being So Negative? Use Positive Affirmations
• Ep. 105 | From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth
• Ep. 113 | How to Use Affirmations with Prayer

Fresh Starts & Resets

• Ep. 92 | 3 Ways to End the Year on a Positive Note
• Ep. 94 | Add This Habit to Your Morning Routine to Help You Live a Happy Day

Negative Thinking & Mindset Shifts

• Ep. 87 | 3 Steps to Remove Unwanted Memories from Your Mind
• Ep. 99 | Negative Thought Patterns that Trigger Fear
• Ep. 114 | 3 Ways to Break Free from Negative Thinking

Cheers,

Marie

Become a Choose Happy Member:

If today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you into the Choose Happy community.

👉 Free Gift: Daily Choose Happy Ritual Start and end your day with calm, confidence, and happiness! This one-page, printable guide includes a quick morning practice, an evening reflection, and three printable affirmation cards from my Choose Happy Card Deck. Perfect for busy days, even if you already have the deck. Get your free copy here: Daily Choose Happy Ritual — Boost Confidence & Happiness

More Links & Resources: 👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Community: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/

👉 SHOP the Choose Happy Affirmation Card Deck: Click here 👉 Instagram: @choosehappywithmarie

Support the Show: 👉 Leave a REVIEW – If this episode supported you, please leave a 5-star review. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their joy. 👉 SUBSCRIBE – Don’t miss what’s next. Tap follow so you’re always first to hear new episodes.