Table 2 The spatial and non-spatial concepts categorized based on the qualitative analysis
Spatial/navigational concepts | Non-spatial/navigational concepts |
|---|---|
My mind goes to… | “Butterflies” |
To navigate | Puzzle |
Feeling (dis)oriented | Burden |
Maze | Piece of cake |
Pathway | Open book |
Going in circles | Broken record |
Mapping, mapped | Cold feet |
Exploration | Wake-up call |
New, unexplored, unfamiliar, uncharted, unknown territory | Silver lining |
Mental Space, headspace | Busy bee |
Dead end, impasse | Mind’s eye |
Crossroads | Pressure cooker |
Bypass, detour(ing) | Emotional rollercoaster |
Back of my mind | “Chemistry” |
Dark place | “Struggling” |