Mark Manson introduces the concept of the 'Feedback Loop from Hell,' where negative feelings about negative experiences amplify each other. For instance, feeling anxious about being anxious creates a loop that exacerbates the initial emotion. Manson argues that accepting negative emotions as a natural part of life can break this cycle, reducing overall stress. He encapsulates this idea with the quote, 'By not giving a fuck that you feel bad, you short-circuit the Feedback Loop from Hell.' | Mark Manson | The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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The Feedback Loop from Hell

Mark Manson introduces the concept of the 'Feedback Loop from Hell,' where negative feelings about negative experiences amplify each other. For instance, feeling anxious about being anxious creates a loop that exacerbates the initial emotion. Manson argues that accepting negative emotions as a natural part of life can break this cycle, reducing overall stress. He encapsulates this idea with the quote, 'By not giving a fuck that you feel bad, you short-circuit the Feedback Loop from Hell.'

-- Mark Manson