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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


When You Assume: A Lesson in Privilege, Bias, and Awareness
When people make assumptions about others, it is not just harmful to the person being judged. It also exposes a level of ignorance.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Superiority Signaling: Why People Correct Others Online Just to Feel Smarter
Superiority signaling is when people use unnecessary corrections, nitpicking, or intellectual posturing to make themselves appear smarter
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The Death of Humor: Why We Can’t Joke About Anything Anymore
The Cardinal Sin of Making a Joke I committed a cardinal sin today: I joked about something on social media. A harmless, non-offensive...
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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What is Success?
We look up to those who entertain us and those in power. However, only a tiny portion of the population gets to this level
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Baggage and Drama: Unpacking What "No Drama" Really Means
What do "baggage" and "drama" really mean? And why do we feel so compelled to pretend we don’t have them?
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Evolution of the Internet and Its Impact on Mental Health: Managing Mental Health in the Digital Age
The internet isn’t inherently harmful, but how we interact with it can shape our mental health for better or worse.
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Why “Woke” Has Become a Battleground for Beliefs
I looked into the word myself before forming an opinion, which is something more people need to do.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Mental Health Impact of Organized Religion: Shame, Guilt, and the Damage It Causes
At the time, the church felt like a second family—a safe, supportive community.
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United Healthcare and the Crisis of Care: How a Failing System is Destroying Lives and Mental Health
We live in an America where the systems are failing, and the quality of life is decreasing due to the wealthy taking everything
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The Most Common Cognitive Biases: Why They Happen and How to Be More Rational
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or patterns our brains use to process information quickly.
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Line Between Humility and Self-Expression: Overcoming the Fear of Being "Too Much"
One of the biggest struggles I have faced that hinders my success is my fear of being the center of attention. I know this sounds weird,...
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The Dark Triad: Recognizing, Understanding, and Protecting Yourself
hese traits, Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy, describe socially aversive behaviors that, while fascinating to study...
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Understanding Emotional Reactivity in Relationships: A Personal Reflection
When someone feels their identity is being questioned or threatened, their emotional defenses increase, and they react strongly.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Is Stress Worse Than the Things We Fear? A Comparison of Risks
But as we juggle these warnings, an overlooked culprit might be causing even more harm—stress and anxiety
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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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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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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...
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
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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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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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.
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