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Table 2 Example of responses and the analysis process

From: Daily uplifts during the COVID-19 pandemic: what is considered helpful in everyday life?

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Ate a saffron bun, watched a movie, and worked with my art. Little things that make life easier. When life is tough, it feels better if you do nice, little things that make you happy.

Eat saffron bun

Food & drinks

Leisure activities and recreation

Watch movie

Hobbies

Doing art

Nice, little things

Positive experiences

Health and well-being

Been outdoors with my parents, been with my 77-year-old dad and took a swim in the lake. I am on vacation and I am grateful that it is beautiful weather.

Be outdoors

Family

Social network

Socializing with family (Outside)

Take a swim

Swim

Leisure activities and recreation

Vacation

Holidays & vacation

Outings and holidays

Beautiful weather

Nature

I have not read the news and thus nothing about FHM’s (the Public Health Agency of Sweden) statements and therefore I feel more calm and less irritated.

Do not read the news about COVID-19

COVID-19-related (society)

Being informed and trusting authorities

More calm, less irritated

Positive experiences

Health and well-being