I Will Start Tomorrow, Today Enjoy

It was a Wednesday, just like any other.

The kind of day you pass through without thinking much about—the kind that slips by while you're waiting for “real life” to begin. I was sitting on my couch, coffee in one hand, to-do list in the other. My phone buzzed with reminders: gym, emails, clean the kitchen, schedule doctor’s appointment, start that writing project I’d been avoiding for months.

And then I said it—without thinking, almost reflexively:

“I’ll start tomorrow.”

Tomorrow, I’d be motivated.

Tomorrow, I’d be focused.

Tomorrow, I’d fix my life.

But today? Today... I just wanted to enjoy.

That small sentence—“I’ll start tomorrow, today enjoy”—changed the way I saw everything.

A Life of “Starting Tomorrow”

I’ve always been someone who plans.

Lists, journals, apps, trackers—you name it, I’ve tried it. There's something comforting about order, about mapping out goals and drawing timelines. I thought discipline was the key to happiness. And maybe it is, in part. But somewhere along the way, I started postponing life in the name of becoming someone better later.

I didn’t realize how many days I’d put joy on pause.

“I’ll go out once I lose a little weight.”

“I’ll book the trip after I finish this project.”

“I’ll feel proud of myself when I finally get it together.”

“I’ll enjoy life... tomorrow.”

Only, tomorrow has a habit of pushing itself a day further each time it arrives. And while I was busy chasing a future version of myself, I forgot that the person I am today also deserves love, rest, and a deep breath.

The Unexpected Shift

That Wednesday, something inside me resisted the usual push. The weather was soft and golden. A friend had invited me for lunch. I had a good book on my nightstand and a heart that felt just a little bit worn out from all the striving.

So I made a decision—not a dramatic one, not a defiant one—but a quiet, conscious choice:

I will start tomorrow. Today, I enjoy.

I went to lunch. I laughed until my stomach hurt. I walked through a park and let the sun touch my face like a gentle reminder that I was still here, still allowed to feel good even if everything in my life wasn’t “perfect.” I didn't earn it. I didn’t finish my list. But I let myself be present.

That one day of permission sparked something much deeper than I expected.

Enjoying Isn’t the Enemy of Progress

We often treat enjoyment like a reward. Something you unlock after reaching your goals or fixing yourself. But the truth is, enjoying today doesn't mean giving up on tomorrow—it just means you're not punishing yourself with the weight of future expectations.

Joy is not a distraction from growth. It’s a companion to it.

I still have goals. I still write lists. I still want to become better. But now, I let enjoyment live beside discipline. I drink coffee slowly. I answer texts from friends even if I haven’t finished everything on my list. I go for walks even when the dishes are piled up. I say yes to beauty even if I haven’t “earned it” yet.

What “Today Enjoy” Really Means

For me, “today enjoy” became a mantra. A reminder that I’m not just a project in progress—I’m a person living a life. And that life is happening now, not just after the milestones.

I’ve learned to celebrate small wins.

To sit in silence without guilt.

To eat cake on a Wednesday.

To forgive myself for not being everything, all at once.

I’ve learned that the version of myself who’s tired, messy, unsure, and still figuring things out—is just as worthy of joy as the version I’m trying to become.

And maybe, just maybe, by letting ourselves enjoy today, we become more energized, more whole, and more ready to start tomorrow with purpose—not pressure.

Moral of the Story:

You don’t need to earn joy. Life is not a delayed reward—it’s happening now. Let yourself rest, laugh, wander, and breathe, even if you haven’t checked every box. Starting tomorrow is okay—but don’t forget to enjoy today, too.

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Thank you for reading...

Regards: Fazal Hadi