Is living in the here and now always the best option?

I am a person who definitely does not live in the here and now anymore. You can most likely find me living somewhere in the future as I’m always looking forward to getting out of my current situation. It’s not a good way to live but it’s better than living in the mundane that is the now.

I used to live in the now, it was all I did. So I know full well that living in the here and now isn’t always a good idea, it can in some cases destroy your life. I luckily snapped out of it and realised that I was going nowhere, but not everyone is so lucky.

Whilst it’s important to enjoy the current moment you can’t forget to plan for the future and learn from the past.

Planning for a better future

In order to have a good future you need to make a plan for it to be that way and that means sacrificing in the now. You’re not going to be doing all the things that you enjoy because you’re helping your future self live a prosperous life.

Whilst you might be in the moment mentally your actions are for the person in the future. They will thank you for putting down sugary food and saving money.

Anyone who sets goals knows that it involves sacrifice, and that means always thinking long-term, especially when your goals are health or…