Lauren Marie’s Blog
Welcome to my blog, where I share insights on motherhood, life after divorce, co-parenting, and building a personal brand with authenticity and resilience.
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Planning Your Life By Way of Goals
Planning the life we want is really about detailed goal setting. Big, lofty, and general goals sound great but are so overwhelming they often don’t get accomplished. Instead, providing details to make SMART goals is the most effective way.
6 minute read
Before You Set Your Goals, Research
It may seem like the next logical step after envisioning your life is to make the vision happen. But nope. There’s actually so much more to do before actualizing our dreams. Today, we’re going to talk about one of my favorite things - research (I know, nerd moment).
3 minute read
Envisioning Your Life After Divorce
To create, and ultimately live, the life we want to live, we have to know what that life is - what it looks like, what it feels like, what it includes, and who’s in it. This sounds obvious and easy. But it’s not usually something we’ve ever said aloud, or really thought through. We’re going to now though. I even made a worksheet!
13 minute read
Gratitude During Divorce
When I realized I needed to, and was ready to, build a new life for myself, I ran straight towards the plans - big plans. Inevitably, what then came was anxiety and overwhelm. I prompted myself to slow down, and over the course of several weeks took stock of all I had done for myself.
5 minute read
Rebuilding Life After Divorce
Everything in my blog, and correspondingly my life, from the moment my ex left to the middle of 2020 has been about maintenance. I’d done what I needed to survive - physically, emotionally, financially. Now, years later, I think I’ve gotten comfortable in the life I managed out of survival. Instead, I’m looking to create the life I envision for myself.
4 minute read
About the Author
I'm Lauren— a mom, a coach's wife, an author, and a storyteller dedicated to helping women navigate life's transitions with strength and grace. Through my writing, I share real stories and practical insights on topics ranging from motherhood and co-parenting to finding purpose after divorce. Join me on this journey as we embrace resilience, humor, and growth in every chapter.
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Dating after divorce isn’t about rushing into anything—it’s about doing the work to heal, set boundaries, and know exactly what you want from a partner. When you're truly ready, you'll recognize the difference between settling and choosing a relationship that adds value to your life.