On its own, mindfulness will be a tremendous boon to your mental state, relationships, and overall functionality; but there are some complimentary practices that when combined with mindfulness, can produce additional benefits in the practitioner’s life.

Not everything that follows will be for you and that is okay. Consider these as optional extras, or side dishes to the main that is mindfulness. They are certainly not necessary, but some people swear by them…

At the heart of true transformation lies the delicate balance between self-acceptance and the drive for growth. The truth is, self-love and self-improvement can and should go hand in hand, and you can learn how to love yourself whilst fixing yourself.

Embracing who you are in this moment, with all your flaws and strengths, is the foundation of inner peace.

Yet, acknowledging your worth doesn’t mean staying stagnant; it opens the door to steady improvement and near limitless expansion. By honoring yourself as you are, you also create space for the evolution of who you can become…