Think about the last time you went on vacation. Maybe you went to the beach, on a cruise or traveled abroad. But before you get caught up in those wonderful memories of your trip or feel sorry for yourself because you won't be going on vacation again until next year, think about the last day or two before you left. If you are like most people, you were focused, organized and very productive. You decided whether something needed to be done before you left and tackled those high-priority tasks with gusto. You delegated tasks for other people to do while you were away, had your suitcase packed and were ready to go at the scheduled time (especially if you had a flight to catch). It's amazing what we can accomplish when we have limited time and something fun to look forward to.
Just think how your work and personal life could benefit from having that  "vacation bound" mindset more often. You'd be energized, efficient and 100 % focused, and then be able to relax or do something fun because you are not worried about things on your to-do list.