Putting off dating in hopes that life will improve

I've put dating on hold because I'm waiting for something to change. I've been waiting to overcome my social anxiety, waiting until I graduate, waiting for full-time employment, waiting until I have my own place. Meanwhile, I'm very lonely, and if I'm being honest, it feels like I'll never achieve those goals.

I know these things aren't as important, or should I say not as impressive for women, especially in my community. I've even had guys tell me they could help me, but I want to be as independent and healed as possible before I go out with anyone.

I don't know what I'm looking for here; it just gets depressing waiting for life to change. Year after year, I put off dating, hoping life will improve, but it never does. Is it better to wait until my life is "perfect" or should I just go for? And let things fall into place. At a certain point, it feels like I'm just stalling.