Through emotional intensity - A first responder who has witnessed a life-threatening event, like a severe car accident, may develop the belief, "Danger is always near." This intense experience can lead to anxiety, hypervigilance, or PTSD, causing them to feel fearful or on edge even in safe situations.
By association - If every time you spoke up as a child you were dismissed, you might associate speaking up with being ignored and develop the belief “My voice doesn’t matter.”
Through personal experiences - If you consistently struggle with relationships, you may form the belief “I’m unlovable.”

Belief Balance