The Mainstays IRL Vol. 10

LYW MAINSTAYS | Earlier this week I heard a critique on therapists, namely, that all therapists do is… talk. It’s true in your typical psychotherapy session, yes, you will talk and therapists will listen, but it isn’t exactly what it seems. We do this because we know that talking and listening heals. Each plays a part in helping therapists and clients develop trust and a bond to usher in healing. Many times this is all that is needed, a warm, committed witness. Other times, something else is looked-for too. I found this in my own practice. Clients wanted to know how to prevent future set-backs or longed for a life they knew how to live. They wanted a road map. The Mainstays philosophy is that roadmap with the ultimate destination of finding your true north. Enjoy the ride, dear!

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonDecember 19, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 9

LYW Mainstays | Week after week, I share with you how I live the mainstays and I sometimes picture you saying to yourself, “I do those things too! or “that’s it??!” Yes! That’s it. Wellness is not far-flung experiences or expensive concoctions sold to you with the promise of health, wellness or beauty; wellness is the intentional act of simple, everyday gestures that settle you into your life, your self, so you can live well.

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonDecember 3, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 8

Heya, dear! It’s been quiet over here at LYW as I took time away from work to be with a lot of family for Thanksgiving. It felt so nourishing to take an extended break away from social media, email and phone! It felt so good, I’m going do it again! (around NYE) Taking time away from my everyday tasks and habits relaxed me and made more space to be present with the people I was with. I really wanted to make the most of the short time I had to spend with people whom I love but don’t get to see often. It’s another benefit I’ve found from living the Mainstays—the awareness I gain from living with an easeful yet focused attention on how I want to live!

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonNovember 26, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 6

LYW Mainstays | Hey Dear! What about this week, eh? It’s been a big one with so many big emotions and so much anticipation for change. I found myself needing more down time than usual as I digested the news of the week and the work of reading and writing for LYW.

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonNovember 9, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 4

LYW Mainstays | Hey everyone! I can’t believe it’s already been a week since I’ve posted on IG! The week flew by reading abstracts and research articles and thinking about what I want to write. I loved nearly every second of it.

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonOctober 26, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 3

LYW Mainstays | Good morning, dear! I’ve spent a lot of time rereading, reorganizing and rethinking living well, there’s still a lot more work to do, but I am so, so excited and downright happy with where I am in this review phase! I’ve spent a lot of the week in psychology databases and reading other people’s words, and I have to say, it’s been one of the best weeks I’ve had in a long time. I am actually looking forward to more weeks like this!

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonOctober 19, 2018Mainstays

Time for a bit of Literature

LYW Insight | Hey All! I’m working on a literature review for an upcoming project and will need to take a break from posting for a bit. I’ll keep up my Friday posts on the LYW Mainstays but, in the meantime, look for me in your Stories to see snapshots of what I’m working on! Chao, dear and see you soon! #liveyourwell

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonOctober 17, 2018Mainstays, Womxn's Bodies

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 2

LYW Mainstays | In past posts about the LYW Mainstays, I’ve talked about what it looks like in a single day, but you don’t have to practice each of the Mainstays every day. For example, it’s been an enormously emotional week as we decided to give our dog back to the spirit world, and to have intentionally practiced each of the Mainstays would have missed the moment. A practice one or two of the Mainstays a day can be all that you need to feel well.

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonOctober 12, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL Vol. 1

LYW Mainstays | We all need a practice or three (or four, or 10, or twenty) that settle us down and into our essential selves. The Mainstays Philosophy gives you the foundation for the practice of living your well. It’s backed up by ancient wisdom, modern science and, most importantly, your own lived experience. It’s meant to be crafted by you, your hopes, needs and wishes—today & forever after.

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonOctober 5, 2018Mainstays

The Mainstays IRL

LYW Mainstays | The Mainstays. Each mainstay is practice in mindful living and together the foundation of a life lived well.

Jessica Loehndorf HutchisonSeptember 28, 2018Mainstays, Movement, Nature