Loop Registry
As observed by the Department of Cosmic Accountability
These are not diagnoses. These are not traits.
These are recurring workplace behaviors that felt useful once and never got turned off.
Recognition only. No corrective action will be taken.
The Avoidance Loop
Delay registered as strategy.
Task remains untouched.
Confidence unchanged.
The Perfection Loop
Quality maintained.
Completion indefinitely postponed.
Everyone feels professional.
The Analysis Loop
Decision under review.
Additional context requested.
Movement deferred pending clarity.
The Fire Loop
Momentum exceeded containment.
Multiple initiatives launched.
Cooling period now required.
The Armor Loop
Exposure successfully prevented.
Connection classified as optional.
System stable. Flexibility limited.
The Caretaker Loop
Support provided without request.
Load redistributed onto one employee.
Burnout scheduled for later.
The Attachment Loop
Stability achieved through holding.
Change flagged as threat.
Release not authorized.
The Identity Loop
Role consistency preserved.
Adaptation declined.
Self described as “just how I am.”
The Shadow Loop
Unacknowledged factors detected.
Behavior proceeds as normal.
Insight noted. Control unchanged.
If more than one feels familiar, that’s normal.
Start with the one that feels most active right now.
If you’re unsure which loop is active, take the check.