Sep 27, 20218 min read
Working From Home: An Extrovert's Dilemma
Before we start, let me just say that I’m in no way advocating for a return to the office en masse. I’m not selfish enough to believe...
Apr 15, 20216 min read
Let's Talk About Imposter Syndrome.
Hi again. It’s been a minute, I know. I’ve been having a hard time being creative recently. Whenever I’ve tried to write over the past...
Feb 12, 20215 min read
Authenticity, Validation, and Boundaries
During a recent session with my therapist, she asked what struck me as an odd question: Who is Pauline? I’ve been seeing her on a weekly...
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Today, I am frustrated.
With today’s post, I’m kicking off a new series of mini-essays. Each will be entitled “Today, I am [insert feeling word],” and will...
Jan 19, 20215 min read
Step 1: Learn. Step 2: Unlearn.
I have an app on my phone that sends me motivational quotes every hour on the hour. They tend to be hit or miss, but the other day, I...
Jan 7, 20216 min read
I Don't Do Resolutions
I’ve never really been one for New Years resolutions. I think it’s because in the past, as I’ve been making the resolution in my mind,...
Dec 22, 20206 min read
The Only Way Out is Through (Or, How I Learned to Stop Abandoning Myself)
Up until earlier this year, whenever I felt what I decided was a “bad” feeling, like sadness, anger, or anxiety, I would try to shove it...