Over-editing. You know, that compulsion to tweak just one more thing, to hold back just a little longer — all under the illusion of “perfecting” your work. But what if the work is already good enough?

In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman opens up about her own cycle of over-editing and how fear, perfectionism, and identity can keep us stuck in the editing loop.

She walks you through how to know when your creative work is done, how to confidently release it into the world, and what powerful mindset shifts will help you break free of perfectionism (and the fear to hold on).

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The real reasons creatives struggle to let go of their work
• 4 clear indicators your project is ready to release
• 3 signs you’re caught in the over-editing spiral
• How to create a “closure container” to finish with confidence
• How to define “enough” before you start your next project

Quote of the Week: “Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us, when in fact it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from being seen.” — Brené Brown, Ph.D

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Journal Prompt Mentioned in the Episode:

• What fear is hiding behind my desire to perfect (or keep editing) a specific project? And what might become possible if I released it today?
• Take 10 minutes. Reflect on this.

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Juggling all the things? This episode is for you!

In this week's episode of Originate Now, learn how to take some things off your plate, and stay in your creative zone, by implementing the art of delegation and task management.

Jessica Higgins Chapman gives you practical, budget-friendly tools to help you identify what you should be doing vs. what you can offload — even if you don’t have a team or on a super tight budget. It’s time to stop doing it all and start doing what matters most for your creative process.

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• Why creatives resist delegation (and how to reframe it)
• The 4-zone method to figure out what you should actually be doing
• Free and low-cost delegation tools for when you don’t have help
• Systems to manage tasks, streamline your workflow, and protect your focus

Full Episode 6 Show Notes!

Quote of the Week: “Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.” - Jessica Jackley, Co-Founder of Kiva

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*Use the 4-Zone Task Filter to audit your weekly to-do list (Listen to the breakdown in the show!)

Reflection Prompt: Take five minutes after this episode to list your weekly tasks and run them through the '4-Zone' filter. What lives in your zone of genius, and what could be delegated, automated, or just plain deleted?

*Listen to Episode 5, a companion episode, on 5 Must-Have Creative Workflow Tools for even more free (and helpful) systems!

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If You Loved This Episode: Please leave us a five star rating (it's super easy, just tap the five stars!), follow our show, and share the podcast! Send it to a friend who needs a reminder that their creativity matters.

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the tools out there, or unsure which ones actually support your creativity rather than drain it?

In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman is sharing 5 essential creative tools that she personally uses, to streamline both life and business.

Key Moments:

• 5 tools that actually make a difference in planning, creating, showing up, and staying inspired
• Each tool is designed to help you organize your thoughts, manage your time, and express your creativity effectively
• How structure in creativity is important and can benefit you day-to-day, allowing for more creative flow
• Why personal rituals are significant and fosters creativity

Quote of the Week: "Structure allows for spontaneity. Without structure, there's just chaos." Twyla Tharp (author of The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life)

Book Mentioned: The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life

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If you haven't tried these tools yet, this is the perfect time to experiment and see what gives you the most energy, helps you stay focused, and provides the best clarity in your creative process.

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Connect with Jess, The Happy Kind, & the show:

• Instagram: @thehappykind | @thehappykindofficial | @originatenowpodcast
• Facebook: thehappykindofficial
• Email the show: podcasts@thehappykind.com

If You Loved This Episode: Please leave us a five star rating (it's super easy, just tap the five stars!), follow our show, and share the podcast! Send it to a friend who needs a reminder that their creativity matters.

Additional Links:

• Grab a copy of Jessica's book: The Magic that is Life
• Get 10% off your first order at thehappykind.shop with code: TODAYHK10
• This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.
• Are you a creative, service provider, or entrepreneur ready to transform your website? Our company website's template was designed by Davey & Krista! Grab your template today, and get 15% off here: My Fave Templates! Use code: 3DTRYKISHN at checkout!
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