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Anxiety

The "Just-In-Case" Anxiety Trap

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on August 18, 2025

Learn to recognize and say "no" when little moments of anxiety have compelled us to perform safety behaviors "just in case" (JIC).

Learn to recognize and say "no" when little moments of anxiety have compelled us to perform safety behaviors "just in case" (JIC).

Anxiety

Do You Have Control, or Does Control Have You?

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on January 14, 2025

Our misperception of control can cause us to get stuck in an unhealthy cycle of anxiety and safety behaviors. Control is often an illusion to help us deal with uncertainty.

Our misperception of control can cause us to get stuck in an unhealthy cycle of anxiety and safety behaviors. Control is often an illusion to help us deal with uncertainty.

Perfectionism

When ‘Just Right’ Feels Just Wrong

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on November 14, 2024

Sometimes we can't complete an activity until it feels "just right," but this can hold us back. Learn strategies to prevent "not just right" experiences from getting in the way.

Sometimes we can't complete an activity until it feels "just right," but this can hold us back. Learn strategies to prevent "not just right" experiences from getting in the way.

Anxiety

Sorry, Not Sorry, but We Might Be Apologizing Too Much

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on September 21, 2024

Many of us over-apologize, resorting to the "anxious sorry," a common type of apology that can affect how we are viewed and cause unnecessary burden to others.

Many of us over-apologize, resorting to the "anxious sorry," a common type of apology that can affect how we are viewed and cause unnecessary burden to others.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism Is Not Your Friend

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on August 11, 2024

People hold on to perfectionism because they believe it's helpful. It's not. By giving up perfectionistic approaches, you can free yourself to create a more perfect product.

People hold on to perfectionism because they believe it's helpful. It's not. By giving up perfectionistic approaches, you can free yourself to create a more perfect product.

Depression

Is This Depression or Burnout?

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on July 30, 2024

It can be difficult to tell the difference between depression and burnout. Let me break it down.

It can be difficult to tell the difference between depression and burnout. Let me break it down.

Perfectionism

3 Ways Perfectionistic Managers Discourage Employees

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on June 5, 2024

Perfectionistic managers can disrupt team dynamics and cause widespread demoralization and job dissatisfaction.

Perfectionistic managers can disrupt team dynamics and cause widespread demoralization and job dissatisfaction.

Perfectionism

Are You a Perfectionist?

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on May 6, 2024

Perfectionism prevents workers from advancing in their career. This article highlights three overarching reasons.

Perfectionism prevents workers from advancing in their career. This article highlights three overarching reasons.

Perfectionism

Your Perfectionism Is Irritating Everyone. Here’s What to Do

Greg Chasson Ph.D., ABPP on April 25, 2024

Perfectionism doesn't just affect the perfectionists. The tendencies cause problems for everyone around them, undermining healthy social relationships.

Perfectionism doesn't just affect the perfectionists. The tendencies cause problems for everyone around them, undermining healthy social relationships.