When the Arts Wellbeing Collective was shut down, it was a big blow — not just for me, but for the team and the performing arts industry more broadly.

Wellbeing is free for everyone, and surprisingly, it often doesn’t cost money to nurture it. But neglecting it can come at a high price.

A way to attain happiness and strengthen our wellbeing is by giving oneself in service to others. It is based on Aristotle's concept that...