We often whisper promises to ourselves: “I’ll be happy when I get the job, when I find the right person, when I earn more, when life finally calms down.” Yet every time the milestone arrives, happiness slips further away, replaced with a new condition, a new when.

Why We Postpone Happiness is a deep exploration of this universal trap—the belief that joy belongs only to the future. Blending psychology, philosophy, and lived wisdom, this book uncovers why our minds are drawn to endless striving, how cultural conditioning fuels dissatisfaction, and what it really costs us when we place our peace of mind on hold.

Instead of treating happiness as a distant destination, this book teaches us how to anchor it in the present—through mindful awareness, gratitude, and a radical re-framing of what it means to “live well.” With practical reflections, stories, and exercises, it invites readers to stop delaying joy and instead embrace the fullness of now.

Whether you are a dreamer chasing milestones, someone weary from constant striving, or simply curious about the art of presence, this book is for you. It is not about ignoring ambitions, but about learning to stop bargaining with happiness, and realizing that joy has never been waiting “out there”—it’s been within you all along.