Waiting for Time: Why Today Is the Best Day to Begin

Chris Sabourin
Sep 9
2 min read

We’ve all said it before: “I’ll start next week. I’ll get to it when things calm down.”

But here’s the truth—life rarely “calms down.” It doesn’t pause for us. Instead, it simply changes shape. New challenges take the place of old ones, and the idea of a “perfect time” quietly slips further away.

Think about it. If you had started six months ago—whether it was saving, exercising, building a new habit, or even securing life insurance—imagine where you’d be today. The growth, the peace of mind, the momentum… it would already be yours.

The Myth of More Time

Waiting feels safe. We tell ourselves we’re being practical: “I’ll start when the kids are older.” “I’ll do it after the next raise.” “I’ll make time once things settle down at work.”

But waiting is just another form of staying stuck. The calendar flips either way, and the window of opportunity doesn’t expand—it narrows.

What if, instead of waiting for time, you claimed just a little of it today?

Small Steps Create Big Change

The good news is you don’t need endless hours to move forward. You don’t need the perfect schedule, or the stars to align. You only need a single step.

Block out ten minutes. Just ten. In that small window, you could:

Start a budget spreadsheet.
Schedule your policy review.
Open a savings account.
Research coverage that fits your family’s needs.
Take a walk and clear your head.

It doesn’t matter what the step looks like—it matters that it happens.

Why Not Today?

There’s power in beginning. A ten-minute action today is worth more than a “someday” plan that never starts.

At The Y Agency, we believe in helping families discover, build, and protect their futures—one step at a time. Because the truth is, protecting your loved ones doesn’t have to wait.

So why not make today the day you start?