Content type: Research Paper

Individuals who feel that they sufficiently recover during leisure time experience a higher level of work engagement during the subsequent work day.

This high level of work engagement in turn helps them in taking initiative and pursuing learning goals.

Cite: Sonnentag, Sabine. (2003). Recovery, work engagement, and proactive behavior: A new look at the interface between nonwork and work. The Journal of applied psychology. 88. 518-28. 10.1037/0021-9010.88.3.518.