Self-Care Archives - The Mindful Body

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...

I don’t have the motivation to exercise

by Donatella Porceddu | Nov 25, 2021 | Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Mindset, Self-Care

Is it important to know why you want to exercise and what you want to achieve before rushing into any exercise program? The answer is a resounding YES! This is true especially if right now you don’t feel the motivation to exercise. When was the last time you...

I quit my yoga class as I didn’t feel welcome.

by Donatella Porceddu | Sep 29, 2021 | Diet Culture, Mindset, Self-Care

A message to all women: Sport and exercise outlets should be a safe space for people of all shape and size. How many of us have given up the gym? Or have dropped off that fitness class for fear of being judged or excluded because of our shape, size and fitness...

Do you feel guilty for pressing pause and resting?

by Donatella Porceddu | Sep 24, 2021 | Coaching, Mindset, Self-Care

In this article I talk about the importance of pressing pause and allow yourself some deep rest. I’m back to work after three weeks of vacation spent at home with family and friends. Something happened during this period where I pressed pause to rest and recharge....

What’s the secret to feeling motivated to exercise?

by Donatella Porceddu | Aug 12, 2021 | Diet Culture, Mindset, Self-Care

This week blog is kindly written by Rebecca Tomlinson, an anti fitness-culture Personal Trainer. I asked her to share the secret to feeling motivated to exercise. What follows is her message to us all. We’ve all heard the phrase “Just Do It”, haven’t we? Nike’s famed...