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

RESOURCES & LINKS:

👉 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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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

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, SUBSCRIBE to the show so that you don't miss any episodes. And, if this episode supported you, please leave a REVIEW for the show. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness. Thank you!

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]

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, SUBSCRIBE to the show so that you don't miss any episodes. And, if this episode supported you, please leave a REVIEW for the show. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness. Thank you!

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

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, Subscribe to the show so that you don't miss any episodes. And, if this episode supported you, please leave a review for the show. It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness. Thank you!

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

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.

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.