Holly Parker

1 week ago | psychologytoday.com | Holly Parker

A team of researchers studied whether a mindfulness app could benefit people on its own. After practicing mindful breathing, people noticed less negative thinking and greater mindfulness. Regardless of whether someone can receive psychological care, a mindfulness app is a useful tool. Picture it: You’re definitely not feeling your best. Maybe you’re fried and irritable, glum or on edge, and the thoughts in your head aren’t doing you any favors either.

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Holly Parker

After rebranding and changing management, The Radley is still dealing with criminal activity, such as shootings and motor vehicle theft, according to residents. The Daily Gamecock interviewed 11 residents at The Radley apartment complex about their experience living there. Overall, residents have said they do not feel safe living in the complex but believe the management change has brought some security to their residency. The Radley rebranded towards the end of 2024 from its former name, Alight.

1 month ago | psychologytoday.com | Holly Parker

Has your partner ever done the emotional equivalent of a trust fall with you? Let yourself recall both the upsetting moments and the elevating, joyful moments. Source: Katrin Bolovtsova/PexelsNow envision a time when you not only caught them, but you also gave them just what they needed. What was that like? Maybe you felt a calm warmth washing over you, or you gave yourself an exuberant, mental high-five. Whatever happened, you probably felt great.

2 months ago | psychologytoday.com | Holly Parker

People have different ways of relating to their own happiness. People may pursue happiness or worry about it. Researchers examined whether people’s outlook toward happiness is connected to the way they support others. People who worry about happiness have a hard time accepting others’ feelings. How do you treat your own happiness? Virtually all of us have a way of relating to our contentment, even though it’s a question we may not think about in a deliberate, intentional way.

Mar 2, 2025 | dailygamecock.com | Holly Parker

The owner of Carolina Cafe, a cafe near USC's Horseshoe, is concerned for her business as theparking spots outside of the store arereplaced with bike lanes. The project, conducted by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, aims to improve pedestrian commutes. But it has been upsetting for Carolina Cafe owner Lauren Schlueter. She said she is concerned about businesses being inaccessible to motor traffic as the plan is underway.