This week at Creative Boom, we asked the creative industry to share their experiences of bullying — and the response floored me. So many stories came through. Some were shocking. Others were heartbreakingly raw. What struck me most were the honest self-reflections. People admitting they’d joined in with toxic behaviour, often just to survive…

Another year is drawing to a close, and with it comes that familiar urge to pause and reflect. There’s something comforting about this time—taking stock, considering a fresh start, and imagining what the next 12 months might bring. I’ve always loved the idea of renewal, the chance to shake things up and begin again. And who doesn’t enjoy the promise of reinvention?