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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
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Importance of Self-Care: What It Means and How to Practice It
That’s why self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a journey to discover what genuinely recharges us, what makes us feel most like ourselves
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It’s Not About Fixing Your Feelings: It’s About Recognizing and Working With Them
Our culture often emphasizes “fixing” our feelings, especially those that bring discomfort—anger, sadness, jealousy, and fear.
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The Nature of Judgment: How Is It Created?
When we start seeing people for who they are—beyond our judgments—we give ourselves and others the freedom to be authentic.
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Hormones and Mental Health: Understanding the Link for Everyone
Hormones are key players in our lives, influencing everything from daily energy levels to managing stress.
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Understanding Trauma: What It Is, and What It Isn't
While some of these experiences are painful or uncomfortable, they don’t always qualify as trauma in the true sense.
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Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Generations of Mental Health: Progress, Setbacks, and the Policy Impact on Well-Being
Mental health has taken quite a journey over the last several generations.
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Understanding Emotional Flooding: Recognizing and Responding in Healthy Ways
Most of us experience emotional flooding at some point. It’s a powerful state where our emotions take over, leaving us physically tense...
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Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Hidden Link Between Malnutrition and Mental Health
Mental health is shaped by countless factors, including life experiences, genetics, and, often overlooked, our nutrition.
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Navigating Loneliness in Personal Growth: Why Healing Can Feel Isolating
Personal development and healing change how you view yourself and the world.
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Negative Reactions to Boundaries (And Why You’re Not Wrong to Enforce Them)
Setting boundaries is essential for healthy relationships, self-respect, and emotional well-being.
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Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Understanding Emotional and Spiritual Bypassing
This concept can be tricky because it’s often disguised as something positive—like forgiveness or enlightenment.
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Passing Pain: The Silent Cycle of Unhealed Trauma
We carry the pain around, and instead of tending to it, we let it spill over onto others, affecting their lives and relationships
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Create Emotional Checkpoints: A Tool for Protecting Your Emotional Well-Being
Establishing emotional checkpoints can help you stay grounded and ensure that your emotional energy is being invested wisely...
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Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Compassion vs Resentment: A Path to Forgiveness and Healing
Resentment is one of those emotions that can quietly fester, eating away at our sense of peace
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Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Emotional Intelligence Paradox: Why Doing the Work Matters
Emotional intelligence (EI) is often seen as a life-changing tool, helping people navigate emotions, improve relationships...
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Why Some People Don’t Take Action to Develop Emotional Intelligence
Maintaining the status quo, no matter how unsatisfying feels safer than diving into the unknown of self-discovery.
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Authenticity vs. Cruelty: Why Being 'Real' Isn’t a Free Pass
Authenticity isn't about using your "truth" to harm or disregard others. Too often, people weaponize the idea of being authentic, excusing h
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How Capitalism and Consumerism Are Shaping Our Mental Health
The driving force behind this relentless push? Capitalism and consumerism.
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Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Is it Control, or Is it a Boundary? How to Tell the Difference
Let’s explore how to distinguish between healthy boundaries and controlling behavior.
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Emotional Regulation: Navigating Toxic Environments with Grace
Emotional regulation is one of the most powerful tools to deal with difficult personalities.
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