

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...
Sep 27, 20218 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...
Apr 15, 20216 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...
Feb 12, 20215 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 26, 20213 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 19, 20215 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,...
Jan 7, 20216 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...
Dec 22, 20206 min read