Mental Health

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 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...

Nov 19, 20205 min read

Sit Still for Once

I’ve talked with a lot of people about the state of their mental health since the start of the pandemic. Many are frustrated with their...

Nov 14, 20202 min read

Ten Things I Tell Myself Every Day

I think that one of mankind's greatest inventions has to be the sticky note. I especially love the serendipity of a post-it. I'll write...