Time For Living | Time Management for High-Achieving Women, Life Design, Productivity Systems, Goal Achievement, Time Alignment, Daily Habits
đHey friends! Welcome to the Time for Living podcast, where we chat about how to be more intentional with our precious time so we can pursue our biggest goals and dreams while still having time to live our one truly amazing life. Do these common struggles resonate with you? Do you have amazing goals and aspirations but canât find the time to make progress on what matters most? Are you overwhelmed with responsibilities, struggling to prioritize them, and feeling like nothing important gets done? Are you dreaming of a day when âbusyâ isnât your default mode and you achieve everything you set out to accomplish? Do you feel the squeeze between work demands, family responsibilities, and personal aspirations? Are you juggling a million things and wondering when âme timeâ became a luxury? Iâve been there too â feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, with constant low energy, wishing for more hours in the day, and feeling like life was passing me by. Then, I discovered the magic of being intentional with my most important resource: time. By creating systems that aligned my time with my priorities and values, I was able to carve out space for what truly mattered. The weight lifted off my shoulders, and this holistic approach rippled into every area of my life. Every intentional decision increased my productivity and propelled me towards my life goals and dreams with an energy and drive like never before. Iâm your host, Lucy Clarke â a devoted boy mom, dedicated business owner, and time freedom mentor. I created the Time for Living podcast for you because I want you to have the time freedom to pursue your ambitions and still make time for what truly matters. Together, weâll uncover your purpose, goals, and true values, then create systems that align your daily time with these priorities. Weâll swap time-draining activities for time-efficient habits and routines that will move you toward your most important goals. Weâll dive into everything from finding clarity to creating aligned systems and consistent habits that enrich every area of your life. Weâll examine how you currently use your time and create action plans for how you want to spend it in the future. Expect transformative insights, actionable steps, lasting changes, and a community cheering you on. Stay tuned for the Time for Living Podcast. Get ready to find the time! And friends, donât forget to snag your free time saving guides at timeforliving.co/freebies because itâs time to live the life youâve always dreamed ofâone aligned step at a time.
Episodes

20 hours ago
20 hours ago
If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever but getting less doneâwhile wondering where all your time actually goesâthis episode is exactly what you need. Today, we're uncovering the hidden time drains that are costing high-achieving women nearly 1,000 hours per year and the simple three-step system to reclaim control of your schedule so you can finally make progress on what matters most.
What You'll Learn
Why you're losing 2.5 hours daily to "hidden time drains" and how this adds up to $45,500 worth of lost time annually
The three most common time thieves stealing from ambitious women: ⢠The People-Pleasing Thief: How saying yes to everyone else means saying no to your priorities ⢠The Perfectionist Thief: Why spending extra time "perfecting" tasks hits diminishing returns after 80% ⢠The Distraction Thief: How constant task-switching is costing you focus and flow
The TIME Method: A practical 3-step framework to Track your time reality, Identify your personal time thieves, and Minimize them with strategic boundaries
The One Hour Rescue Mission: An immediate challenge you can implement today to protect time for what actually moves the needle in your life
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear action plan to stop feeling like you're spinning your wheels and start making meaningful progress on your goals and dreams.
Free Resource Ready to discover exactly where your time is disappearing? Download your free Hidden Time Finder: 21 Places Busy Women Lose Hours Daily and How to Fix It. You'll get specific strategies for each time drain plus practical solutions you can implement immediately: timeforliving.co/timefinder
Let's Connect
Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
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Final Thought Your time is your lifeâit's the one resource you can never get more of. Stop letting it slip through the cracks and start protecting it like the valuable asset it is. Pick one time thief from today's episode and create a boundary around it this week. Because you didn't become successful by accident, and you have everything it takes to create the life you actually want to be living. You've got this!

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
If you've ever caught yourself spending hours perfecting something that could have been done in minutesâall while your personal dreams collect dustâthis episode is exactly what you need. Today, we're breaking down the Perfectionist's Time Paradox and why "good enough" isn't settlingâit's actually your secret weapon for reclaiming 10+ hours per week and finally making space for what truly matters.
What You'll Learn
Why perfectionism isn't about excellenceâit's about fear, and how it's secretly sabotaging your time
The three-step strategy to shift from perfectionism to strategic excellence: ⢠The Good Enough Audit: Identify what actually needs your full attention vs. what just needs to get done ⢠The 80/20 Time Rule: Focus your energy on the 20% that creates real impact ⢠Progress Over Perfection Mindset: Build confidence by celebrating completion over flawlessness
How to distinguish between high-stakes moments that deserve excellence and routine tasks that need efficiency
Why most of what we perfect never gets noticedâand what to focus on instead
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear framework for breaking free from perfectionist paralysis so you can stop overworking and start over-achieving.
Free Resource Ready to identify exactly where perfectionism is stealing your time? Download your free Time Audit Workbook and discover your biggest time drains, create personal "good enough" standards, and build a system that lets you be strategic about where you place your energy: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Let's Connect
Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought Your dreams don't need you to be perfectâthey need you to be present. Pick one thing you over-perfect and cut your usual time in half. Because progress beats perfection every single time, and you deserve a life that's not just successful, but fulfilling. You've got this!

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Welcome back to Time For Living! If youâve ever felt like youâre running on autopilotâliving by everyone elseâs agenda but your ownâthis episode is for you. Today, weâre unpacking why high-achieving women so often feel overwhelmed and how you can reclaim your time by intentionally designing a week that energizes you and supports your ambitions. Get ready to move from reactive to intentional, and finally make space for what truly matters.
What Youâll Learn
â˘Why managing time isnât enoughâand how designing your week changes everything
â˘The four-step Ideal Week Design process:
â˘Energy Mapping: Identify your natural energy patterns to work smarter, not harder
â˘Anchor Your Priorities: Schedule your non-negotiables first
â˘Boundary Setting: Learn what to stop, delegate, or do differently
â˘Implementation Rhythm: Make your new schedule stick with the 80% rule
â˘How to create your own âQuick Win Challengeâ by designing one intentional day this week
By the end of this episode, youâll have a practical framework to design your ideal week, so you can stop feeling depleted and start feeling empowered by your schedule.
Free Resource
Ready to see where your time is really going? Download your free Time Audit Workbook and get clear on your time drains, high-value activities, and what you can immediately change: https://www.timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Letâs Connect
â˘Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
â˘Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought
Your future self is counting on you to step off the treadmill of âbusyâ and start building a life that supports your goals and your well-being. Start with just one intentional dayâbecause real change begins with small, consistent steps. Youâve got this!

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tired of feeling like you have to handle everything yourself while secretly wondering why youâre so exhausted? This week on Time For Living, weâre exposing the âSuperwoman Mythââthe belief that asking for help equals weaknessâand revealing how this mindset is keeping ambitious women stuck in cycles of overwhelm and burnout. If youâre ready to stop being a martyr to your to-do list and start building systems that actually support your goals, this episode will transform how you think about success and support.
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What Youâll Learn
⢠Why the belief that you should handle everything alone is sabotaging your success and well-being
⢠The cultural conditioning that makes high-achieving women resistant to accepting help
⢠The four-step Strategic Support System approach to delegate, eliminate, and streamline your workload
⢠How to reframe delegation scripts that actually get results (and feel natural to say)
⢠A 48-hour âSuperwoman Detoxâ challenge to immediately experience what life feels like with support
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By the end of this episode, youâll understand why the most successful people master leveraging help rather than doing everything themselves, and youâll have a concrete plan to start building your own strategic support system.
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Free Resource
Ready to see exactly where your time is going? Download your free Time Audit Workbook to identify your time drains, high-value activities, and what you can immediately delegate or eliminate: timeforliving.co/takingcontrolÂ
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Letâs Connect
⢠Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
⢠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
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Final Thought
Your dreams are waiting for you to stop being a martyr and start being the strategic CEO of your own life. True strength isnât doing everything yourselfâitâs designing a life that works for you, not against you.ââââââââââââââââ

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Ever feel like youâre busy all day but never quite get to what matters most? This week on Time For Living, weâre unpacking the 80/20 Ruleâalso known as the Pareto Principleâand how it can help you cut through the noise, focus on what truly moves the needle, and finally create breathing room in both your work and home life. If youâre ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real results, this episode will show you how to work smarter, not harder.
What Youâll Learn:
â˘The simple truth behind the 80/20 Rule and why it matters for busy professionals
â˘How to spot the handful of tasks that actually drive results at work and at home
â˘A quick, five-minute audit to identify your high-impact activities (and what to let go of)
â˘Real-life examples of time-wasters and how to shift your focus to what counts
â˘How to create a practical action plan to prioritize what matters and free up your schedule
By the end of this episode, youâll know exactly how to pinpoint your most valuable tasks, let go of the rest, and make space for what matters mostâwithout the overwhelm.
Free Resource:
Ready to reclaim your time? Download your free âTaking Control of Your Timeâ workbook for a simple time audit and actionable steps to create more space in your day: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Letâs Connect:
â˘Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
â˘Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought:
You donât have to do it all to make progress. Focus on what really matters, let go of the rest, and watch how much lighterâand more productiveâyour days become. Youâre capable of so much more than busywork.

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Do you ever feel like your day is packed from sunrise to sunset, yet your own goals and dreams keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list? This week, weâre sharing a proven strategy to help busy professional women reclaim their time and energyâno matter how hectic life gets. Discover how 25-minute focus blocks can transform your productivity, reduce overwhelm, and help you finally make progress on what matters most.
What Youâll Learn:
â˘Why short, focused work sessions are more powerful than marathon to-do lists
â˘How to identify your âpower tasksâ and avoid the busywork trap
â˘The best way to choose the right time of day for your focus block
â˘Simple steps to structure your 25-minute block for real results
â˘How to build momentum with consistencyâwithout burning out
By the end of this episode, youâll have a clear, actionable plan to carve out space for your priorities and move forward with confidence, one focus block at a time.
Free Resource:
Ready to spot hidden pockets of time in your day? Download your free âTaking Control of Your Timeâ workbook for a quick, effective time audit and start creating space for what matters most: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Letâs Connect:
â˘Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
â˘Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought:
You donât need hours to make real progress. Start with one focused block, honor your priorities, and watch how small steps add up to big changes. Youâve got this!

Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Momentum is the secret ingredient that turns dreams into realityâand itâs within your reach. In this episode weâll guide you through practical ways to cultivate steady progress, even when life feels overwhelming. Youâll discover how to build meaningful connections, shift your mindset to embrace growth, and set boundaries that protect your time and energy. These strategies will empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
What Youâll Learn:
â˘How to create a supportive network that fuels your motivation and keeps you accountable
â˘Why embracing failure as feedback accelerates your growth and resilience
â˘Techniques to develop a growth mindset that transforms challenges into opportunities
â˘How to implement a ânot-to-doâ list to safeguard your focus and reduce overwhelm
â˘The power of daily focus blocks and how they help you make consistent, impactful progress
By the end of this episode, youâll have actionable tools to build lasting momentum and take meaningful steps toward the life youâre creating.
Free Resource
Join my email list at timeforliving.co for weekly quick-win tips, exclusive resources, and a supportive community of ambitious women who get it.et it.
Letâs Connect:
â˘Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
â˘Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought:
You have everything you need to build momentum and design a life that feels fulfilling. Take one intentional step today and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Are your biggest dreams always the first thing to get pushed aside when life gets busy? This weekâs episode is your permission slip to stop sacrificing what matters most and start making real progress-no matter how packed your schedule is. Weâre unpacking why willpower isnât the answer, how to break free from perfectionism, and the simple, science-backed micro habits that can help you reclaim your time, energy, and sense of possibility.
What Youâll Learn:
â˘Why consistency-not perfection-is the true key to lasting change
â˘The six life domains where micro habits can spark big results: relationships, health, home, career, personal growth, and finances
â˘Real-world examples of how three-minute habits can strengthen connections, boost wellness, create calm, and fuel your ambition
â˘How to pick one micro habit and start seeing the ripple effect in your own life
By the end of this episode, youâll have a clear, doable strategy for building habits that fit your real life-so you can finally move your goals from the back burner to the forefront.
Free Resource:
Ready to build unstoppable momentum? Join the free 7-Day Consistency Challenge and get daily micro-habit prompts, accountability, and the tools my clients use to reclaim their time and dreams. Sign up at https://www.timeforliving.co/challenge.
Letâs Connect:
â˘Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
â˘Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought:
You werenât meant to just keep up-youâre meant to move forward. Choose one small step from todayâs episode and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters. Start now; your future self will thank you.

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Do you ever feel like youâre constantly in motion, yet still falling short of what matters most to you? If youâre tired of feeling overextended and disconnected from the people and passions you love, this episode is for you. Weâre diving into how to intentionally design your week using time blocking, so you can finally take control of your schedule and make real progress on what lights you up-without burning out.
What Youâll Learn
â˘Why autopilot scheduling leads to overwhelm-and how to reclaim your calendar
â˘The six key domains of life-and how to assess where youâre investing your energy
â˘A step-by-step guide to time blocking-including how to protect your priorities and build in buffers for a smoother flow
â˘Pro tips for making it work-start small, use the right tools, celebrate your wins, and stay flexible as life changes
â˘A simple challenge-choose one thing in two domains, block them on your calendar, and honor those commitments like appointments
By the end of this episode, youâll have a clear plan for how to spend your time on what matters most, plus practical strategies to make those changes stick-so you can feel more in control, more present, and more fulfilled every day.
Free Resource
If you want to get clear on where your time is actually going, grab your free âTaking Control of Your Time Workbookâ. It will help you quickly spot the pockets of time you can use for your new time blocks, so you can start making real progress. Grab it at timeforliving.co/takingcontrol.
Join my email list at timeforliving.co for weekly quick-win tips, exclusive resources, and a supportive community of ambitious women who get it.
Letâs Connect:
Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought
You werenât meant to just survive-youâre meant to thrive. Take one small step from todayâs episode and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters. Go ahead-take back your time, and make it work for you.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Are you stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos and still feel like youâre falling behind? This week, weâre flipping the script on traditional to-do lists and showing you how to reclaim your time, focus, and energy-without sacrificing your biggest goals. Weâll help you break free from overwhelm and finally create a system that supports your whole life-not just your workday.
What Youâll Learn:
1.Why classic to-do lists are holding you back (and what to do instead)
2.The five essentials for a to-do list that actually works
3.How to use the Multi-List Framework to bring clarity and balance to every area of your life
4.Step-by-step guidance for creating, prioritizing, and managing your lists by life domain
5.The secret to handling recurring tasks, delegating, and deleting what no longer serves you
By the end of this episode, youâll be equipped to create your own domain-based to-do lists, prioritize effectively, and schedule recurring tasks with ease-giving you greater control over your time and energy.
Resources:
Join my email list at timeforliving.co for weekly quick-win tips, exclusive resources, and a supportive community of ambitious women who get it.
Letâs Connect:
Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought:
You werenât meant to grind endlessly-youâre meant to thrive intentionally. Take one small step from todayâs episode and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters.