You don’t need a dramatic rock bottom to decide to change. A random Wednesday works fine.

Waiting for a crisis to force your hand is a comfortable way to delay something you could start now. Big turning points make better stories, so change can seem to need a dramatic reason before it counts, and meanwhile ordinary years go by. No catastrophe is required. Most real change begins in mild, unspectacular dissatisfaction on a normal day.

If you already know what needs to shift, start this week rather than waiting for a moment that earns it. One small action, today if you can. Boring starts hold up better anyway.