Stop Delaying Happiness: Why You Don’t Need to Wait for a Perfect Future
Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll be happy when…”?
Maybe it’s when you graduate, land your dream job, find the right partner, buy the house, or finally retire. The truth is, most of us are guilty of delaying happiness. Waiting for the next big milestone before we allow ourselves to feel content.
I know I’ve done it. Still do, if I’m being honest.
When we first got into property, it was all about making sacrifices now for a better future. Working hard so we could one day relax with the kids, free from stress and full of freedom.
But here's what actually happened...
There was always another challenge, another project, another goal. That picture-perfect future kept shifting further into the distance. And if we’re not careful, we’ll spend our whole lives chasing it—only to realise we’ve missed the point entirely.
Why We Need to Stop Delaying Happiness
Happiness isn't something we arrive at. It’s not sitting at the end of a checklist waiting to be earned.
It’s something we can choose today. Even if life isn’t perfect. Even if we’re still working through the hard bits.
That doesn't mean giving up on goals. It means building joy, peace, and presence into the now, instead of tying it to a future that never quite arrives.
3 Questions to Help You Reframe Your Thinking
If any of this resonates, take a moment to reflect on these:
What does happiness actually mean to me right now?
Strip away the assumptions. What does feeling happy look and feel like on an average day?
How can I create that feeling in my life today?
It might be a slower morning, more time with your kids, or doing something meaningful, regardless of how small.
What long-term strategies can I put in place to make happiness easier to access tomorrow?
This could be setting boundaries, building better routines, or even just learning to pause more often.
Final Thoughts
We don’t need to wait until everything is perfectly aligned to feel happy. That future we keep chasing? It’s often built on the choices we’re making today.
So, if you’ve been delaying happiness, maybe this is your reminder to stop waiting and start choosing.
If this hit home, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a message. I'm always up for a chat about what happiness really means to you.