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128 | Feel Joyful and Present This Holiday Season: 3 Ways to Make Space for Joy

The holidays can be magical — and overwhelming. In this episode, I share with you three simple ways you can make space for joy in the midst of busy family gatherings, holiday expectations, and emotional ups and downs. Using a card from the Choose Happy affirmation deck, I guide you to show up as your best, calm, and joyful self — without striving for perfection. Whether you already have the card deck or want to experience its energy, these practices will help you feel grounded, present, and fully alive during the holiday season.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to create a 60-second joy ritual before any holiday gathering
How to protect your joy with gentle internal boundaries
How to notice and amplify small moments of joy every day
Wishing you a happy holiday season.
Cheers,
Marie
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👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit: [Click Here]
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127 | How to Feel Happier When Holiday Traditions Start to Change

When your kids are grown, the holidays can start to feel different — and that’s completely normal. If you’ve ever felt that quiet ache for what used to be, this episode will help you find peace, purpose, and happiness in this new chapter.
Learn how to: ✨ Let go of guilt and people-pleasing during the holidays✨ Redefine what happiness and connection look like now✨ Create meaningful new traditions with your partner✨ Embrace change with grace, rather than resistance
You’ll also hear about The Gift of Hope — a one-hour Choose Happy Coaching Experience designed to help you or someone you love reconnect with confidence and light for the year ahead. 
Listen and learn how to create a holiday season that feels calm, aligned, and joy-filled — right where you are.
Cheers,Marie
 
RESOURCES & LINKS:
👉 PURCHASE the Gift of Hope Certificate [Click Here]
👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit: [Click Here]
👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Facebook Community: Click here
 
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126 | Feeling Stuck This Holiday Season? Give or Receive the Gift of Hope

Hello, if you’ve been thinking about someone on your holiday list and have no idea what to give, here’s a heartfelt idea: the Gift of Hope Coaching Experience. In this episode, I share why hope is the most meaningful gift you can give — to someone else or yourself. Learn how one hour of heart-centered coaching can:
Quiet self-doubt and release mental clutter
Help you or a loved one feel seen, supported, and lighter
Provide a tangible next step anchored in an empowering affirmation
Discover why sometimes the smallest, most intentional acts of care can create the biggest ripple of hope. Find out how to give — or receive — this special coaching gift [Click Here]
Cheers,Marie
RESOURCES & LINKS:
👉 PURCHASE the Gift of Hope Certificate [Click Here]
👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit: [Click Here]
👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Facebook Community: [Click here]
 
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125 | Choose Happy This December with an Advent Calendar

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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124 | Your Worth Isn’t on the To-Do List: Staying Calm and Happy This Season

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
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123 | Gratitude That Feels Real: The Choose Happy Way to 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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122 | Let Go of Holiday Stress Before It Starts

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.

121 | How to Stay Positive When the Days Feel Darker

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
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120 | Strengthening Your Self-Worth: 3 Simple Ways to Build Lasting Happiness

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
 
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👉 Free Gift: Daily Choose Happy RitualStart 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
 
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👉 Email: marie@choosehappywithmarie.com
 
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119 | How to Trust Your Inner Voice and Break Free from Negative Thinking

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 RitualStart 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.