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Healing Through Journaling
Through my own experiences with trauma, grief, and personal growth, I’ve learned that healing is a journey best taken one step at a time. Here, I share the lessons I’ve picked up, practical tools for self-discovery, and stories that remind us that we’re never alone in our struggles.
Whether exploring forgiveness, learning to manage anxiety, or just looking for a moment of calm, I hope these words bring you comfort, clarity, and encouragement. Healing isn’t always easy, but it is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Look around, and I hope you find something that resonates with your heart.
With love and kindness,
Brandilyn C. Hallcroft


The Bizarreness Effect: Why You Can’t Stop Watching Toothbrush TikToks
The Bizarreness Effect is a psychological phenomenon in which weird or unusual information is more memorable than ordinary information.

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How to Journal for Mental Health: Thought Patterns, Triggers, and Recovery
One of the reasons journaling is so effective is because it taps into our cognitive processing.

Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Illusory Truth Effect: Why You Should Question What You Believe
The illusory truth effect was first identified in 1977 by psychologists who discovered that repetition increases believability.

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25 Mindfulness Quotes to Inspire Peace, Presence, and Gratitude
Mindfulness is about staying present in the moment, helping us find peace, clarity, and gratitude in the chaos of everyday life.

Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Attachment Styles 101: You’re Not Your Attachment Style
Discover the truth about attachment styles and why you shouldn’t wear insecure styles like a badge. Learn the four main styles, their origin

Brandilyn Hallcroft
4 min read


What Are Chakras? Are They Scientific or Simply Beliefs?
I have a lot of spiritual beliefs. However, I also believe in science; my true belief system comes from the combination of both science...

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The Power of Letting Go: My Journey to Forgiveness and Inner Peace
A few years back, I reached a turning point in my life. I realized I was carrying around a lot of unresolved pain from past relationships

Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Healing from a Breakup: Finding Closure and Moving Forward
The worst part of a relationship is when you realize you’ve invested so much emotionally, only to discover it won’t work out.

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Healing Journal – A Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth
This journal is also inspired by Carl Jung, one of my favorite pioneers of analytical psychology.

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Why I Opt Out of Dating—and Why It’s Okay if You Do, Too
For many of us, the emotional toll of dating isn’t worth the sporadic rewards.

Brandilyn Hallcroft
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What's the Difference Between Journaling and a Diary?
I used to think journaling and keeping a diary were the same. After all, both involve writing down thoughts, right?

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What Do I Write in a Healing Journal?
If you’re like me and new to journaling for healing, you might wonder where to start and what to write about.

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Modern Marriage: Navigating the Myths, Realities, and Alternatives
There was a time when I was younger, watching friends get married, that I felt a pang of being left behind.

Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Synchronicity: When Coincidences Feel Like Messages from the Universe
Jung described synchronicity as “an acausal connecting principle,” meaning that two events might line up meaningfully

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Does Journaling Help You Heal?
When we’re hurt or struggling, emotions can feel overwhelming. We might bury our feelings to get through the day, only to feel them bubbling

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How Could I Have Known? The Mystery of Intuition and Precognition
When I was five, I experienced a strange, overwhelming feeling that something bad was about to happen.

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The “Icks” of Transactional Relationships: How to Recognize and Move Beyond Surface-Level Connections
I’ve seen transactional relationships as those where each person seems to be getting something from the other rather than truly connecting.

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When Does Spiritual Belief Become Unhealthy? Recognizing the Line Between Faith and Magical Thinking
Spiritual beliefs can be profoundly fulfilling, offering comfort, purpose, and a sense of connection.

Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Difference Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II
While both Bipolar I and Bipolar II are forms of bipolar disorder, they differ in their symptoms and severity.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias: Recognizing Its Impact and Breaking Free
Confirmation bias plays a powerful role in forming beliefs, making decisions, and viewing the world around us.

Brandilyn Hallcroft
5 min read
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