At some point this year, many of us will be in the delightful position of planning and preparing for a well-deserved winter or spring vacation.
This made me think on sometimes tedious preparations before venturing on our much-anticipated time off from work. As I pondered this, I couldn’t help but recall the insightful words of the renowned motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, who emphasized the significance of creating a sense of urgency in his captivating “Day Before Vacation” story. This powerful technique has the potential to impact our productivity and profoundly enhance our overall work performance.
Just take a moment to reminisce about your last day at work before your most recent vacation. Can you recall the incredible surge of motivation and focus that emerged magically? You could accomplish more that day than you typically would in two or three days of work!
You undoubtedly involved a moment of quiet reflection the evening before your final workday before vacation. You most likely found yourself sitting down with a crisp paper, armed with a trusty pen, diligently drafting a detailed checklist of all the tasks that demanded your attention the following day.
Prioritizing on the Day Before Vacation
These essential duties, affectionately known as the “gottas” (“I gotta do this, and I gotta…”), became your unwavering commitment as you vowed to complete them before bidding farewell to the office. On the morning of this monumental day, you likely arrived at the office bright and early, brimming with anticipation and armed with an unwavering determination to tackle the first item on your esteemed “gotta” list. Perhaps you even had the foresight to prioritize the most challenging and unappealing tasks, ensuring they were conquered first. As you checked off each completed task, a deep sense of satisfaction washed over you, invigorating your spirit and rejuvenating your energy levels.
Throughout the day, you remained steadfast in your enthusiasm and resolute in your dedication to your meticulously crafted action plan. While maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor with your coworkers, you skillfully resisted any attempts to divert your attention from your carefully composed list of priorities.
Last Day Preparation
Your clear vision, well-defined goals, and unwavering commitment fueled this steadfast focus and determination on your last day before vacation. It was a day of heightened productivity and fulfillment, leaving you with a deep sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the imminent relaxation and enjoyment that awaited you during your well-deserved break.
Now, let me ask you this: What if tomorrow were the day before your vacation? How would you seize the opportunity to channel that same level of unparalleled productivity and achieve even greater success in your professional endeavors?
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