The Easy Thing vs. The Right Thing:
A Divorce Checklist for Moms Growing Through the Process
When you’re going through a divorce — especially as a mom — you face a thousand decisions that stretch your heart, your patience, and your strength. Some days, it feels like you’re just trying to keep everything together for everyone else.
And in those moments, it’s tempting to choose the easy thing — the quick fix, the temporary peace, the path that feels safer in the short term. But what I’ve learned — both personally and through my clients — is that real healing often comes from doing the right thing, even when it’s the hardest.
💔 The Easy Thing vs. 💕 The Right Thing
The easy thing is avoiding the hard conversations.
The right thing is speaking your truth with compassion — even if your voice shakes.
The easy thing is pretending you’re fine.
The right thing is letting yourself feel and heal.
The easy thing is giving in to guilt.
The right thing is making choices that protect your peace.
The easy thing is doing what keeps everyone else comfortable.
The right thing is remembering that you matter too.
Divorce isn’t just about endings — it’s about choosing who you want to be on the other side. And the “right thing” is almost always the one that supports your long-term growth, not just your short-term comfort. 🌿
✨ A Divorce Checklist for Moms Growing Through the Process
This isn’t a checklist about forms or paperwork — it’s about you.
It’s a gentle reminder to focus on your emotional and mental well-being as you navigate this major life change.
1. Give yourself permission to grieve.
Even if you were the one who made the decision — grief still comes. It’s not weakness; it’s healing in motion. 💕
2. Get clear on your values.
Knowing what matters most helps you make decisions that feel right, even when they’re not easy.
3. Build your support circle.
You don’t have to do this alone. Surround yourself with people who bring calm, not chaos.
4. Communicate with intention.
Respond, don’t react. It’s not about winning an argument — it’s about protecting your peace.
5. Take care of your body and your mind.
Rest. Move. Nourish. Journal. Breathe. Every act of self-care is an act of strength.
6. Focus on what you can control.
When you release what’s beyond your reach, you create space for peace and clarity.
7. Believe in your next chapter.
This is not the end of your story — it’s the rewrite that leads to something beautiful. ✨
💕 How Divorce Coaching Helps
Doing the right thing doesn’t mean doing it alone.
As a divorce coach, I help moms find clarity when everything feels uncertain. Together, we identify what’s truly right for you — emotionally, practically, and personally — and build a plan to help you move forward with confidence.
Coaching gives you the tools to make thoughtful choices, set healthy boundaries, and navigate the process with courage instead of chaos. Because sometimes the right thing is also the hardest — but it’s the one that sets you free. 🌿
💖 Closing Thought
The easy thing might bring relief for a moment…
But the right thing builds peace that lasts.
You are stronger than you think, braver than you know, and worthy of a life that feels calm, clear, and true. 💕
With Care,
Lisa
Time To Thrive | Certified Divorce Coach
timetothriveia@gmail.com
