Co-creation at the heart of the Association's blog

 Co-creation at the heart of the Association's blog

Today, I wanted to do things a little differently and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the blog. I say "I," as if the idea came solely from me, when the truth is that this topic, like all topics, came from a discussion with my colleagues, in a most inspiring co-creative process.

Focus on our creative process

Every blog post you read here begins as a group discussion between colleagues. We regularly take a moment to chat about anything and everything: work, our feelings, and the questions that haunt us these days. As our discussions unfold, topics for articles emerge.

Once we've identified compelling and inspiring topics, we discuss them further so that each team member can share their opinion, formulate a hypothesis, or raise a few questions that will inform the writing process. 

For my part, I take careful note of all of this so I can draw inspiration from it when the time comes to write. I then let it all settle for a few days. 

I like to let ideas live inside me for a while; they wander freely through my head, sometimes emerging when I least expect them. This allows me to think about the question without pressure, and to feed off what's happening around me to enrich my writing.

Once I'm ready to dive into my article, I always start with a little web research to see what others are saying about it. This, too, is a form of co-creation. I don't believe in spontaneous creation: writing, like any art form, thrives on diverse influences that converge into a new, original creation.

And finally, after all this time, I'm getting started writing!

The benefits of co-creation

Why make this blog a collective project? Because, as the saying goes, two heads (here, it would be more like 5-6 heads!) are better than one.

Together, we fuel our reflections, find interesting angles, and ensure we address topics that will resonate with our readers. 

We are women of different ages, from different fields, and even from different cities. By co-creating together, we ensure our articles can reach a wider and more diverse audience.

What's more, my expertise is writing, not mental health. I appreciate having the "input" (in plain English) of my colleagues who are professionals in this field. 

They sometimes direct me to relevant resources or angles of attack that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. 

In closing, co-creation is a highly motivating process! As a self-employed person, my days can sometimes be very lonely. 

It feels good to get together in person or virtually to discuss important things like mental health. It makes me feel like I'm part of something bigger than myself, like I have a mission, a goal to achieve with my articles.

Sincere thanks

I don't know how else to end this article other than by saying "thank you," dear readers! Whether you're a regular blogger or this is your first time reading one of our articles, thank you for taking a moment out of your life to read our words (because they are our words, not just mine).

If an article particularly resonates with you or makes you feel better, I encourage you to share it, even if it's just with a loved one or via your social media. Also, don't hesitate to leave us comments; we love hearing from you!

See you soon.