| Proactive approach |
Reactive approach |
| meaning of rest: time for preventing excessive fatigue and tension |
meaning of rest: a chance to reverse the cumulative effects of fatigue and tension |
| the real value of rest is expressed by planning breaks in advance |
benefit of rest is “declared” but without the intention to plan breaks in advance |
| emphasis on the recreational outcome of rest: rest is for recovery |
emphasis on the emotional outcome of rest: “rest and diversions are always nice” |
| concept of “recovery” is interpreted as an opportunity to replenish resources through rest (“trophotropic” aspect) |
concept of “recovery” is interpreted as a recognition that resources are always consumed by work (“ergotropic” aspect) |
| planning rest periods in response to observed changes in one’s current HFS |
lack of monitoring one’s current HFS, resting only after strength is obviously depleted |
| positive attitude toward the outcome of rest |
lack of satisfaction with the outcome of rest |
