When you feel hopeless, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s
no solution – this self-defeating form of reassurance is what’s known as a
closed loop. When you’re in a closed
loop, you eliminate any chances to take in new information or re-analyze your
situation – and this is when you truly do become stuck.
Fear is related to two perceptions: 1. What others think of you, 2.
What you think of yourself based on what they think of you.
