The Yes...And Podcast with Claire Darr · Claire Darr

Season 1. Episode 22. The Yes...And Podcast. Time Is The Ultimate Luxury.

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Claire says most people fear that naming what they want will make them give everything up.

Claire opens from England on July 8, still in the middle of a five-week family vacation. The first two weeks were a full family stretch with her husband, the girls, and plenty of fun together. In the second phase, it is just her, the girls, and her parents, and she is working a little, catching up with friends, and easing back into being at home by design. From there, she lands on the episode's main idea: the best investment you can make is in yourself now. That means taking time to reset your mind, reset your habits, reset your energy, and find your purpose and alignment. She contrasts that with the hamster wheel of running, running, running, never feeling like there is enough time, always playing catch up, and sensing that a ball is about to drop. Her language stays personal and direct. She describes waking up a little earlier, writing out her list, and putting the decision of how she wanted to show up today at the top. Being present comes before the errands. It comes before the calls, the dentist appointment, the tickets, and the scheduling. She pauses on the frustration people feel when they do not know where to begin. Her answer is simple and repeatable. Take a couple of breaths. Sit with your coffee. Use a pen and notepad. Give yourself a few minutes. Decide who you want to be today. She moves from that prompt into deeper reflection on what people really want out of life and what they desire. The tone stays encouraging rather than rigid. The episode keeps circling back to alignment, purpose, habits, and the quiet work of choosing well. By the end, the message is practical and motivating: protect your time and energy, shape your day on purpose, and keep returning to the version of yourself that feels whole, awake, and in love with your life.

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A steady reminder that time, attention, and presence are worth treating carefully.

Claire Darr treats time like a limited resource instead of a vague ideal, and that keeps the episode grounded. The point is simple enough: choose how you want to show up, reset a few habits, and stop living as if catch-up is a permanent state.

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Press play if you want your time to feel more intentional, not just more packed.

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