{"id":2086,"date":"2016-08-12T17:02:49","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T17:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=2086"},"modified":"2016-08-12T17:02:49","modified_gmt":"2016-08-12T17:02:49","slug":"struggling-for-the-energy-to-prepare-for-your-holiday-bribe-yourself-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/struggling-for-the-energy-to-prepare-for-your-holiday-bribe-yourself-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Struggling for the energy to prepare for your holiday? Bribe yourself to do it"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know the feeling where you’re on a holiday countdown. Nothing else matters. You’ve got your eyes on the sunbed (or ski slope – depends on where you’re going), the cocktail in hand and the feeling of limitless relaxation. Suddenly, your real life seems boring and mundane. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You know you have to prepare for the holiday. The suitcase sits, waiting for its contents. \u00a0You’ll pack it tomorrow; you <\/span>lie to yourself<\/span><\/a>. You’re only doing a capsule wardrobe, so you don’t need to spend hours doing it. Around the same time, you’ll sort that visa out and make sure you know where your passport is. Tomorrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

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IMAGE SOURCE: FLICKR<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

So, reality check. At some point, you’re going to have to do the things you’re trying to forget you need. Otherwise, you’re going to end up the night before frantically shoving everything you can find into a suitcase. Or worse yet, showing up at the airport only to realize that “pleading for mercy” is not as efficient a method for passing customs as having a passport is. <\/span><\/p>\n

But it’s a trade. We’ll give you one thing you have to do, and then suggest some indulgence to take the edge off. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dull Necessity: <\/b>Get your documents in order.<\/span><\/p>\n