Peter Thiel: Unpacking the Mind of a Tech Maverick
Explore Peter Thiel's psychological portrait, from PayPal to Palantir. Understand his libertarian views and profound impact on tech and politics.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Rafael Nadal: The Psychology Behind His Pre-Match Rituals
Explore Rafael Nadal's meticulous pre-match rituals through a psychological lens. Understand how these routines enhance his focus and performance on court.
Read article →Rafael Nadal: Unpacking the Psychology of His Rituals
Explore Rafael Nadal's meticulous rituals through a psychological lens. Understand the potential benefits and insights behind his unique on-court behaviors.
Read article →Ray Kroc: Psychological Portrait of a McDonald's Visionary
Explore Ray Kroc's psychological profile, revealing the motivations and internal patterns that drove McDonald's rapid expansion.
Read article →Ray Kroc: The Psychology of Building an Empire at 52
Explore Ray Kroc's psychological portrait, revealing the determination and vision that built the McDonald's empire. Understand his motivations and impact.
Read article →Richard Branson: Psychological Portrait of an Entrepreneur
Explore Richard Branson's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the mindset driving this extraordinary entrepreneur's success and risks.
Read article →Roger Federer: How Psychology Forged a Tennis Champion
Discover Roger Federer's psychological evolution from fiery youth to tennis icon. Learn how emotional mastery shaped his legendary resilience and grace.
Read article →Roger Federer: How Psychology Forged a Tennis Champion
Explore Roger Federer's psychological evolution from hot-headed youth to serene tennis icon. Understand the CBT foundations of his emotional mastery and success.
Read article →Rupert Murdoch: A Portrait of Power & Ambition
Explore Rupert Murdoch's psychological portrait, revealing the ambition and drive behind his media empire. Understand the mind shaping global influence.
Read article →Rupert Murdoch: A Psychological Portrait of a Media Mogul
Explore Rupert Murdoch's psychological portrait, examining the ambition and drive behind his media empire. Understand the mind of a titan.
Read article →Sam Altman: A Psychological Portrait of Ambition & Vision
Explore Sam Altman's psychological portrait, based on public facts and psychological theories. Understand the drivers of his ambition and vision for the future.
Read article →Sam Altman: A Psychological Portrait of Ambition & Innovation
Explore Sam Altman's psychological portrait, examining the ambition and drive behind his tech innovations. Understand the mind of a Silicon Valley leader.
Read article →Sam Bankman-Fried: A Portrait of His Downfall Psychology
Explore the psychological factors behind Sam Bankman-Fried's rise and spectacular fall. Understand the cognitive distortions that shaped his decisions and led to his downfall.
Read article →Sam Bankman-Fried: A CBT Portrait of Effective Altruism
Explore Sam Bankman-Fried's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand how intentions can shift, based on public information, not a diagnosis.
Read article →Sam Walton: Psychological Portrait of Walmart's Founder
Explore Sam Walton's psychological portrait, revealing the paradoxes of the Walmart founder's frugal life and immense wealth. Understand his unique mindset.
Read article →Sam Walton: Unpacking the Psychology of His Frugality
Explore Sam Walton's psychological drivers behind his frugal lifestyle despite immense wealth. Understand the motivations shaping his success and Walmart's foundation.
Read article →Sébastien Chabal: Unpacking the Caveman's Psychology
Explore Sébastien Chabal's psychological portrait, revealing the contrasts between his 'Caveman' persona and private self. Understand his identity. Learn more.
Read article →Sébastien Chabal: A Psychological Portrait of the "Caveman"
Explore Sébastien Chabal's psychological portrait, analyzing the man behind the "Caveman" myth. Understand his identity and adaptation mechanisms.
Read article →Teen Self-Harm: Understanding and Acting
Understand teen self-harm: causes, warning signs, parental and therapeutic responses.
Read article →Serena Williams: Unpacking Her Resilience & Mental Strength
Explore Serena Williams' psychological profile, revealing her extraordinary resilience and mental strength. Understand the mindset of a global icon.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT 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, 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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