Andrew Carnegie: Guilt, Wealth, & His Psychological Portrait
Explore Andrew Carnegie's psychological portrait, examining how early experiences shaped his quest for meaning and redemption amidst immense wealth.
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Articles on psychology, mental health, relationships, anxiety, personality and psychological well-being.
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Anna Wintour: Unpacking the Psychology Behind Her Persona
Explore Anna Wintour's psychological traits and public image through a CBT lens. Understand the mind behind the icon and her enduring influence.
Read article →Ayrton Senna: A Psychological Portrait of a Racing Legend
Explore the psychological drivers behind Ayrton Senna's extraordinary career. This portrait offers insights into his passion, perfectionism, and spirituality.
Read article →Bernard Arnault: A CBT Psychological Portrait of a Luxury Icon
Explore Bernard Arnault's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the mindset and strategies driving the LVMH luxury empire.
Read article →Bill Gates: Unpacking the Mind of a Tech Visionary
Explore Bill Gates' psychological portrait, from tech prodigy to philanthropist. Understand the mindset behind his journey and global impact.
Read article →Cristiano Ronaldo: A Psychological Portrait of Drive & Resilience
Explore Cristiano Ronaldo's psychological portrait, examining the motivation, ego, and resilience that shaped his exceptional journey.
Read article →Diego Maradona: A Psychological Portrait of a Football Icon
Explore Diego Maradona's psychological portrait, examining the inner demons and coping mechanisms that shaped his extraordinary life and career.
Read article →François Pinault: Unpacking the Psychology of an Empire Builder
Explore the psychological drivers behind François Pinault's journey from rural Brittany to global luxury. Understand his motivations and ambition.
Read article →George Soros: A Portrait of Resilience & Philanthropy
Explore George Soros's psychological portrait, examining how early trauma shaped his resilience and drive for social change. Understand his unique journey.
Read article →Henry Ford: A Psychological Portrait of Innovation & Shadow
Explore Henry Ford's psychological portrait, analyzing his drive for innovation and the controversial shadows of his convictions. Understand his complex legacy.
Read article →'Howard Schultz: Shame, Vision, & Starbucks'' Success Story'
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Read article →Ingvar Kamprad: Dyslexia, Frugality, & IKEA's Founder
Explore Ingvar Kamprad's psychological portrait, examining how dyslexia, frugality, and his past shaped the IKEA founder's life and legacy.
Read article →Jack Ma: Resilience & Rejection – A Psychological Portrait
Explore Jack Ma's psychological journey, from rejections to success. Learn how his resilience can inspire your own path to overcoming adversity.
Read article →Jean-Claude Killy: The Psychology of a Champion's Success
Explore Jean-Claude Killy's psychological drivers for success, resilience, and career transition from athlete to business leader. Learn how he achieved excellence.
Read article →Jeff Bezos: Psychology of His 'Day 1' Obsession
Explore the psychological drivers behind Jeff Bezos's ambition and 'Day 1' philosophy. Understand how his early life may have shaped his unique path.
Read article →Jensen Huang: A Psychological Portrait of Resilience
Explore Jensen Huang's psychological portrait. Understand the resilience and vision driving Nvidia's CEO, offering insights into his exceptional journey.
Read article →Jesse Owens: Psychological Resilience & Triumph Over Adversity
Explore Jesse Owens' psychological portrait, examining his resilience and the mechanisms behind his triumph over adversity and discrimination.
Read article →John D. Rockefeller: A Psychological Portrait
Explore John D. Rockefeller's psychological profile, examining how his childhood influenced his business ruthlessness and philanthropy.
Read article →Jonny Wilkinson: Unpacking a Perfectionist's Mindset & OCD
Explore Jonny Wilkinson's psychological journey, from rugby glory to managing perfectionism and OCD. Understand his path to inner peace.
Read article →Kylian Mbappé: A CBT Psychological Portrait & Analysis
Explore Kylian Mbappé's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the impact of pressure and success on his psyche, offering insights into resilience.
Read article →Over 1800 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog features over 1800 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psycho-practitioner in Nantes. Each article draws on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to offer practical insights.
Couple communication — Gottman's 4 horsemen, 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional dependency — 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, coercive control, narcissistic abuse
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiveness, trauma bonding, recovery
Anxiety & stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological, retrospective, social media jealousy
Breakup & grief — 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended families
Young's schemas — 18 early maladaptive schemas, cognitive distortions
Dating apps — Mental health impact, paradox of choice, dating fatigue
Mental health — When to consult, online therapy, CBT vs EMDR
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