Positive work reflection during the evening and next‐day work engagement: Testing mediating mechanisms and cyclical processes

Studies have shown that positive work reflection during evening leisure time is related to short-term affective benefits at bedtime and in the next morning. This study examines whether favourable outcomes of persist into workday tests mediating processes between next-day engagement. Based on daily survey data from 152 employees (total 687 days), we found predicted morning perceived meaningfulness, psychological availability, co-worker support. Perceived meaningfulness support, but not turn, afternoon Work engagement subsequent reflection. demonstrates positively thinking about work-related issues associated with workday, which prompt Practitioner points Employees should be encouraged reflect their day after-work hours; instead striving for full mental disengagement work, could develop habits reflecting hours. Being fully engaged may support evening; accordingly, focus experiences characterized by high vigour, dedication, absorption. aware one’s receiving helpful translating engagement; exercises emphasize acts facilitate might effective tools increasing