In this article, Jane Willis explores why reflective practice is vital for sustaining those who create, care and lead. Drawing on her own experience and recent sector research, she reflects on the emotional toll of creative and caring work, the power of reflective spaces, and lessons from Wales Arts Health and Wellbeing Network’s How Ya Doing artist support programme on how reflection can restore clarity, connection and joy in our work. 

How to Use Reflective Writing to Reclaim Your Time. Managing a constant stream of deadlines has felt a like a game of whack-a-mole; as soon as I tick one off the list, another pops up.