Jack Ma: Resilience & Success in a Psychological Portrait
Explore Jack Ma's psychological journey, from early rejections to Alibaba's success. Understand how resilience and adaptation shaped his entrepreneurial path.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Jean-Claude Killy: A Portrait of Excellence & Resilience
Explore Jean-Claude Killy's psychological journey from Olympic champion to post-sport success. Understand the mindset behind his remarkable achievements and resilience.
Read article →Jeff Bezos: Psychological Portrait of Ambition & Drive
Explore Jeff Bezos's psychological drivers of ambition and innovation. This portrait analyzes his mindset and attachment styles based on public data.
Read article →Jensen Huang: Psychological Portrait of a Visionary Leader
Explore Jensen Huang's psychological portrait to understand the resilience, vision, and unique path that shaped Nvidia's co-founder. Discover his keys to success.
Read article →Jesse Owens: Resilience & Triumph Over Adversity
Explore Jesse Owens' psychological journey, a powerful testament to human resilience in overcoming profound adversity and discrimination.
Read article →John D. Rockefeller: A Portrait of Ambition & Philanthropy
Explore John D. Rockefeller's psychological portrait, revealing the paradoxes of his ambition, piety, and vast philanthropy. Understand his complex personality.
Read article →Jonny Wilkinson: Mastering Perfectionism & OCD for Peace
Jonny Wilkinson's journey reveals how he overcame perfectionism and OCD, finding inner peace. Learn from his psychological resilience.
Read article →Karl Lagerfeld: Unpacking the Psychology of a Fashion Icon
Explore Karl Lagerfeld's unique psychology. Understand the creative solitude and aesthetic narcissism that defined his iconic fashion career and genius.
Read article →Kobe Bryant: Psychology of a Champion's Mindset
Explore Kobe Bryant's psychological drive and legendary work ethic. Discover CBT insights behind his success and apply them to your own life.
Read article →Kylian Mbappé: A CBT Psychological Portrait Analysis
Explore Kylian Mbappé's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand how intense pressure and public life shape his psyche and success.
Read article →Lance Armstrong: A Psychological Portrait of His Journey
Explore Lance Armstrong's complex psychological journey from triumph to fall. This portrait examines cognitive and behavioral factors behind his remarkable life.
Read article →Larry Page: A Psychological Portrait of Google's Co-founder
Explore Larry Page's psychological dynamics and how his personality influenced Google's leadership and journey. Understand his impact. Learn more.
Read article →Laure Manaudou: A Portrait of Resilience & Personal Growth
Explore Laure Manaudou's psychological journey, examining her resilience, defense mechanisms, and attachment styles for personal reconstruction.
Read article →LeBron James: A CBT Psychological Portrait & Analysis
Explore LeBron James's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the resilience and determination shaping his success and leadership.
Read article →Lewis Hamilton: F1 Icon's Psychology & Resilience
Explore Lewis Hamilton's psychological portrait, examining the resilience and drive behind his F1 success and social activism. Understand his unique journey.
Read article →Lionel Messi: Psychological Portrait of Resilience & Growth
Explore Lionel Messi's psychological journey, revealing how early challenges shaped his resilience and perseverance. Understand the mind of a football legend.
Read article →Magic Johnson: Resilience & Leadership After HIV Diagnosis
Explore Magic Johnson's psychological journey, from NBA star to HIV advocate. Learn how he transformed adversity into a catalyst for growth and leadership.
Read article →Marco Pantani: A Psychological Portrait of
Explore the psychological factors that shaped Marco Pantani's rise and tragic fall. Understand the pressures on a national hero.
Read article →Marie-José Pérec: Unpacking the Psychology of an Icon
Explore the psychological portrait of Marie-José Pérec, 'La Gazelle,' and understand the mental challenges of high performance and fame in sports.
Read article →Mark Zuckerberg: A CBT Psychological Portrait
Explore Mark Zuckerberg's public persona through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological dynamics shaping this tech visionary's journey and impact.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychopractitioner in Nantes. Each article draws on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to offer practical insights.
Couple Communication — Gottman’s 4 horsemen, the 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, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, rebuilding
Anxiety & Stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retroactive, social media
Breakup & Grief — The 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & Cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended families
Young Schemas — 18 early 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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