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. 2021 Jan 12;11:559114. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.559114

TABLE 1.

Strategic behaviors reported by those continuing to pursue their goals.

Planning Engaging with others Enhanced personal awareness/engagement Strategic thinking
For the completion of tasks Accessing assistance with goals Engaging in dedicated physical activity Adapting to a new pattern of activity (at home)
For the modification of events/goals Phoning friends Self-care—sleep, nutrition Navigating challenges of new media (online)
For “being ready” to do when restrictions allow (e.g., social distancing or restrictions of movement are not imposed) Speaking with experts/professionals New hobbies/activities New ways to reorient the goal
Maintaining a schedule Trading ideas Increased focus and attention Adaptation and implementation of new methods to circumvent the lockdown challenge
Control of personal time (daily schedules) and engagement with activity because of being at home as a result of lockdown Collaborative working Increased contentment, pleasure in tasks Greater attention to detail
For the future Using new media to maintain contact (zoom) Dedicated, analytical thinking about methods, direction, and timing of tasks
Developing external facing materials (eBooks, websites) Internal motivation Active monitoring of personal progress and events
More personal involvement and a sense of agency Internal reflection