Advice

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. If you’re a woman in the workforce, you have definitely heard the term “girl boss” thrown around. The phrase is typically used to describe successful women who are unapologetically ambitious and driven. And at first, it was meant to empower us. After […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. Wearing your heart on your sleeve is not always a bad thing. But, once you encounter people who don’t appreciate your care, you have to stop giving them your love. Quit having the same difficult conversations with people who refuse to change […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. We all want to achieve happiness. But, the search for such an emotion will inevitably be a fruitless endeavor. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could live in complete stability, always feeling happy? I think so, and you probably do, too. The […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. We are always so consumed by what we don’t have. Maybe you look on social media and feel utterly jealous after scrolling through tons of vacation photos from friends. Or, perhaps when you commute to work every morning, you curse at your […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. What does “success” look like to you? You might be envisioning a wardrobe chock full of power suits, a lofty office in a high-rise building, and a prestigious degree framed and proudly hanging behind your desk. Now, consider what makes you feel […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. Life can be exhilarating, inspiring, peaceful, and joyous. But it can also be messy, chaotic, complicated, and just plain uncomfortable. While the latter may not sound all too pleasant, we have to remember that without the “bad,” we would never even be […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. You have to stop feeling bad for living your life and prioritizing yourself. I know this can be tough to digest. As women, we are at even more of a disadvantage when it comes to accepting this idea. From the time we […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. Falling in love with someone’s potential does not necessarily mean you want to change them. On the contrary, you may have just recognized the best, most genuine characteristics of someone– and imagined all of the soaring places these shiny parts of their […] More

Love vs. obsession – two things that can quickly become blurred when you first meet someone, and those sparks fly. It’s sometimes hard to know if you really are in love with someone or if you’re just kind of, well, obsessed. More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. When relationships mature past the honeymoon phase and stuff starts to get “real,” it is only natural for couples to encounter hardships. After all, you are trying to blend two completely separate lives together. You and your partner likely have different careers, […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. For many, getting engaged means diving 150% into wedding planning. It’s a crazy and exciting time of your life to be ready to take that next step in your relationship. Getting engaged is the first step in two lives becoming one. Many people are […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. As we get older, we have to accept one hard truth of life: it is natural to let go of people, things, and situations that no longer serve our best interests. This can be a tough pill to swallow after you graduate […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. With self-care and self-improvement content flooding our social media feeds, it’s safe to say that we would all like to work on ourselves. But, the only obstacle standing in most people’s way is actually starting the internal work. Do you push off […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. Whether you admit it to yourself or not, you have at least one big dream. We all do. The problem is, as life gets “real,” we push our hopes off or try to forget about them entirely. With bills to pay, careers […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. Now is the time of year when most people hit a “funk.” There are no holidays to look forward to, and summer is not exactly around the corner. The days are still shorter than we might like, and overall, life might feel […] More

If you are looking for clarity in your life, you may want to invest in some tarot cards. Tarot readings have become a sworn-by way to gain insight into past situations, current feelings, and even future endeavors. Still, tarot can have a bit of a learning curve. There are 78 cards in a traditional deck, […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. Do you constantly feel as though you are trying to control the outcome of every situation? Whether you are applying for a new job, dipping your toe into a new relationship, or even just hosting a dinner party, you might feel immense […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. How many of you watch TV shows like How I Met Your Mother, Friends, or New Girl? Hopefully, not just me – because I watch and rewatch all these shows religiously. Why? Because I can relate. I’m sure, on some level, everyone can relate […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer, Katharina Buczek. When it comes to colors, everyone has their own unique associations with different hues. Depending on past experiences or memories, the color blue might remind you of sprawling seashores or a depressing thunderstorm. Regardless of our own connotations, though, this hue holds […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. Many different theories help people make sense of how they form attachments and develop relationships. One such theory is Attachment Theory, developed first by psychologist John Bowlby and was expanded in the 1970s by psychologist Mary Ainsworth. The basis of attachment theory begins in […] More

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. People like to think that falling out of love happens to couples who are incompatible for whatever reason or shouldn’t have been together in the first place. But the harsh reality is that falling out of love can happen to any couple, even those […] More