Self-Care Archives - The Mindful Body

A great practice to help you be kind to your body

by Donatella Porceddu | Sep 8, 2022 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture, Self-Care

“For however long we’re on this planet, our bodies are where we live. They’re our original homes, the ones we carry with us wherever we go, from the womb to our deathbeds. Feeling connected to and at peace with them is crucial to feeling safe in the world.” Christy...

How can I break the cycle of bingeing and restricting?

by Donatella Porceddu | Jul 14, 2022 | Bingeing, Eating Psychology, Self-Care

In my clients’ sessions and in the mindful conversations I have with women struggling with the food obsession, the number one piece of advice I get asked about is this: How can I break the cycle of bingeing and restricting? After helping many women with disordered...

Stop minimising what you’re feeling

by Donatella Porceddu | Jun 30, 2022 | Coaching, Mindset, Self-Care

Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the trance of unworthiness. The moment we believe something is wrong, our world shrinks and we lose ourselves in the effort to combat the pain.” – Tara Brach Today’s article is an invitation to stop...

Eight things I do when I feel sad and lonely

by Donatella Porceddu | Jun 16, 2022 | Coaching, Mindset, Self-Care

“But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.” – Viktor E. Frankl Over the past two weeks I have felt deflated and sad at times. I’m not scared by this type of moments...

Protect the essence of who you are

by Donatella Porceddu | Mar 10, 2022 | Coaching, Eating Psychology, Self-Care

As I write this article it’s International Women Day and I wanted to spread some buds of love and worthiness here in this virtual community. Just because we all deserve them. The file rouge of my message today is this: Protect the essence of who you are....

January is the big Monday

by Donatella Porceddu | Dec 30, 2021 | Body Acceptance, Coaching, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Self-Care

I’m here right after Christmas day with my last article of 2021. How are you? Perhaps, in the midst of so much Christmas happiness, you are feeling somewhat shaken. These are very sensitive dates because we are with the family and it is normal for many old sensations...