CROW Wellbeing Workshop: The Liberating Power of No

Join us on THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER at 19:30 for our latest creative wellbeing workshop with certified coach, Caitlin McDonald What could you say YES to if you said no to the things you didn't really want to be doing? For creative corvids like you, this question cuts right to the heart of the work, because your time, energy, and attention are the raw materials of everything you make. In this month’s Creative Roots, Open Wings (CROW) wellbeing series session, we’ll explore the power of setting boundaries - the liberating power of no. As we slide towards the frantic holiday season, we'll have a look at all those things we secretly wish we could say 'no' to across different areas of our lives - work commitments, social obligations, creative projects that no longer serve us - and notice what stands out as the trickiest area to protect our focus. Because "no" isn't just pragmatic housekeeping. It's an act of creative integrity. Every time you say yes to something that drains you, you're quietly saying no to the story, the poem, the project that's been waiting for your full attention. In this session, we'll use a simple self-reflection exercise to get all your 'no's out on paper - you might be surprised how many there are! We'll look at where you're stuck, what's keeping you from saying no in that area, and you'll leave having committed to one real 'no' that creates genuine space in your creative life. We'll also explore a few ways of saying 'no' that feel authentic rather than awkward, because "no" is a complete sentence, but there are other options too. Bring a notebook, or steal one from our magpie stash, and be ready to give yourself permission to protect what matters most.