What we may have on our mind before work? (13)

I believe the answer is:

preoccupation

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'what we may have on our mind' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'before work?' is the wordplay.
'before' becomes 'pre'.
'work?' becomes 'occupation' (work is a kind of occupation).
'pre'+'occupation'='PREOCCUPATION'

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(Other definitions for preoccupation that I've seen before include "Obsession" , "state of France in 1939?" , "Something totally dominating the mind" , "Absorption, engrossment" , "A matter that monopolises a person's thoughts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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