162 | Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Choose Myself?

Have you ever finally chosen yourself… only to feel guilty afterward?

Maybe you said no, took time for yourself, set a boundary, or simply did something you wanted to do — and then wondered if you should have done something else instead.

In this episode of Choose Happy With Marie, we’re talking about why choosing yourself can feel so uncomfortable, where that guilt comes from, and how to tell the difference between guilt that points you back to your values and guilt that comes from old patterns of people-pleasing and putting yourself last.

You’ll explore the connection between guilt, self-doubt, and self-trust — and why guilt isn’t always the voice you need to follow.

And I’ll leave you with a Choose Happy affirmation to remind you that you can set healthy boundaries without guilt.

Cheers, Marie

🔗 Resources

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