Before I go any further, let me be clear: not all waiting is bad.
Sometimes, waiting is wisdom. It keeps us from making impulsive mistakes. It allows us to prepare, to gather what we need. That kind of waiting serves a purpose.
But that’s not the waiting I’m talking about.
I’m talking about the kind of waiting that is paralyzing.
The kind that is a lie we tell ourselves.
The kind that holds us back from becoming who we are meant to be.
The kind that is just fear in disguise.
This is avoidance-waiting.
Excuse-waiting.
Procrastination-waiting.
I’ve been waiting for “the right time.”
Waiting for permission.
Waiting for inspiration, motivation, clarity, confirmation, confidence.
Most of the time, I don’t even know what I’m waiting for.
Waiting has become a habit. A way of life. And I’m realizing now—this kind of waiting is not in my best interest. It’s hurting me. It’s stealing my time, my joy, my fulfillment.
The truth is, I’ve been lying to myself.
I’ve been telling myself I need to wait until I feel ready. Until I feel confident. Until I know exactly what I’m doing.
But here’s the real truth: I will never feel ready.
I should know this by now. I do know this.
And yet, somehow, I find myself here again, believing the same old lie—that waiting is the right thing to do.
Lately, I’ve been miserable. And I know why.
I’ve been putting off being who I truly am.
I’ve been avoiding the things that light me up.
I’ve been waiting instead of living.
That stops now.
No more holding back.
No more waiting for some unknown external sign to tell me it’s time.
Waiting has cost me too much already. Time. Joy. Creativity. Growth.
So, I’m making a vow—to stop waiting and start living in a way that pulls me higher and higher.
And here’s what I’ve learned:
How do you stop waiting?
You decide.
That’s it.
One decision is all it takes.
One decision to stop playing small.
One decision to speak the truth, step forward, and live fully.
One decision to become.
And if I know one thing now, it’s this:
I am done waiting.
The time is now.
So tell me—what has waiting already cost you? And how much more are you willing to pay?