If you wait for the right time, you’ll wait forever. 

How many times have you found yourself saying, "I'll do it when…?”

I’ll do it when things settle down…

I'll make that change when the timing is better…

I’ll declutter my house when…

I’ll be happy when…

I’ll get serious about my health/exercise/nutrition/whatever when…

I’ll do it when my kids are older…

The problem is, that perfect moment almost never comes. Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, keeping us on our toes, and often making sure there's always something that feels like a reason to delay taking that leap.

But here's the thing: waiting for the perfect conditions can keep you stuck, perpetually postponing your happiness, your growth, and your dreams. 

Maybe it's the fear of failing, or perhaps it's that old habit of perfectionism whispering, "Not yet. You're not ready." The longer you listen to that voice, the longer you stay stuck, and the further your dreams drift away. 

For some, it’s actually some fear of success, of having what they want, that holds them back.

In fact, if you tell yourself you’ll do something “when,” chances are pretty good your subconscious mind will FIND a reason for you not to do it - ever.

If you’re waiting for “tomorrow,” tomorrow will never come.

The truth is, change doesn’t wait for us to be ready. It happens when we decide that the cost of staying where we are outweighs the risk of taking action. 

It’s not about reckless leaps, but about choosing to act even when things aren’t neatly lined up. 

You don’t have to quit your job tomorrow, or completely upend your life overnight, but maybe it's time to take some small step forward instead of waiting for all the stars to align.

I get it—change is scary. Our minds are hardwired to cling to what's familiar, even if it's not serving us, because that’s what feels safe. 

But imagine what could shift if you stopped waiting for the "right" moment and started creating it instead. 

The people who make things happen aren’t the ones who wait for permission—they’re the ones who lean into the discomfort, who embrace the unknown, and who take action even if they’re still a bit scared. 

Change happens just beyond the edge of your comfort zone. 

What if you stopped waiting for the "when" and started asking, "Why not now?" and just took one baby step out of your comfort zone?

Stop waiting for the right time. There will never be a better time. The right time is now.

Start NOW.

Do it messy.

Do it scared.

But DO it.

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