Step-by-step explanation:
All individuals have their goals and decision-making process impacted by external influences. As social beings that we are some of the greatest influences may come from the professional and personal circle such as family and friends, but there are also external influences that impact on the individual's life such as the economy, politics, society and others.
Currently, an external influence that is impacting on the definition of goals and decision-making is the pandemic, which directly impacts people's decisions, due to the restrictions to contain the virus and the new rules of conduct.