If you want to become an expert at something, hard work matters. Research suggests that it takes around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert in a particular field. We tend to focus on that part: the work. But there’s another essential piece we often overlook: deliberate rest.

Here’s something I’ve been reflecting on lately: inspiration.

I decided to get back in touch with my creative side this August for my wellbeing. One of the many ways I did this was by participating in a photo-a-day challenge called The August Break, organised by Susannah Conway).

Research tells us that doing something creative - particularly making something - can improve our mental health.