Self-love Archives - The Mindful Body

Is your body always giving and never receiving?

by Donatella Porceddu | Oct 6, 2022 | Body Acceptance, Eating Psychology, Self-Care, Self-love

“I thank the Universe for taking everything it has taken and giving to me everything it is giving.” Balance — Rupi Kaur Are you treating your body well, giving it the chance to receive some care and love? Or your body is mostly on the giving end, constantly being...

All we want is to belong

by Donatella Porceddu | Jul 28, 2022 | Body Acceptance, Coaching, Diet Culture, Self-love

“Once I began to realize that there were no rules and that my path didn’t have to look like everyone else’s, I relaxed and my whole world opened up.” – Brian Benson Are you dying to say “This is who I am” and “This is what I think”, but...

The time I sat still to heal my relationship with food

by Donatella Porceddu | Oct 21, 2021 | Bingeing, Mindful eating, Self-love

I’d like to tell you about the time I sat still as part of the journey to heal my relationship with food. 7 years ago I visited Plum Village for the first time. I was looking to spend my holidays differently and seriously craving some quiet time from the busy...

A message every woman should hear

by Donatella Porceddu | Sep 10, 2021 | Coaching, Self-love

I have a confession to make. And I believe it’s something every woman should hear. Most of the time, when I write in here or on the blog or on social media, I can hear a little voice saying: “Are you sure this is useful?” or “This won’t...

Are you looking at my belly?

by Donatella Porceddu | Aug 26, 2021 | Diet Culture, Mindset, Self-love

The insecurities of us women can be truly endless. From the dress we are wearing to “Is my hair okay?” to “I don’t know if my idea is really good”, to “I don’t think I have the skills and competences to do the job I...

Three things to help you feel comfortable in your body

by Donatella Porceddu | Jul 23, 2021 | Coaching, Mindset, Self-love

Let’s talk about the things that can help you feel more comfortable in your body. I had a recent conversation with a kind and brilliant woman on how she felt about her body, pre and post-pandemic. I couldn’t help but noticing the harsh body narrative that...