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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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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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.