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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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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Full Episode 5 Show Notes!

FREE trials and discounts, just for you! Use the links below to test them out and see what works best for your workflow:

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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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If you’ve ever identified mostly with your job title or creative output, this episode is for you!

This week on Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of identity beyond job titles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing oneself beyond professional roles.

It’s time to break free from labels and redefine who you are on your own terms, so you can create from a place of authenticity.

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• Why creatives often tie their worth to their roles and titles, and how it can leave you feeling lost without them
• How to separate your identity from your job title
• What it looks like to create a personal identity, and find your true essence, that evolves with you
• The connection between authenticity and sustainable creativity

Episode 4 Companion Guide

Full Episode 4 Show Notes!

Quote of the Week: Answering the question, "What do you do?" ... has come to stand in for, "Who are you?" - Neha Ruch (author of The Power Pause book)

There's a false equivalence between doing and being.

Book Mentioned: The Power Pause by Neha Ruch

References:

• Neha Ruch Quote
• Burke, P. J., & Stets, J. E. (2009). Identity Theory.
• Kernis, M. H., & Goldman, B. M. (2006). A Multicomponent Conceptualization of Authenticity: Theory and Research.

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• Are you a creative, service provider, or...

In this episode of Originate Now, Jess speaks with Emily Harris (7th & Here) about the importance of focusing on the process rather than the results in creative endeavors. They discuss how this shift in mindset can enhance well-being, foster creativity, and lead to sustainable change.

Emily also shares her journey as a movement and well-being coach, her new venture 7th & Here, and practical strategies for overcoming mental blocks and setting small, actionable goals.

The show also emphasizes the value of being present and trusting the unfolding of your creative journey.

Quote of the Week: "Be where your feet are..." - Emily Harris (7th & Here)

Emily's socials: @7th_Here + https://www.emilycookharris.com

Episode 3 Companion Guide

Full Show Notes!

Also listen to: The Goal-Better Way episode for an aligned approach to goal setting.

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In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman introduces the concept she created called The Goal-Better Way, a gentler approach to goal setting that emphasizes self-congruent goals rooted in personal values.

The episode also highlights the significance of daily intentions and reflection.

We're letting go of hustle-based goal-setting and embracing a more intentional approach called, The Goal-Better Way!

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• Why most goal-setting methods fall short for creatives
• The 4 key shifts that will change how you set and achieve goals
• How to align your goals with your identity, energy, and season
• 5 actionable strategies to try this week to jumpstart your mornings

Download the FREE COMPANION PDF GUIDE for The Goal-Better Way here!

Download the free The Day is Ready Guide here!

References and Links:

• Rising Strong by Brenè Brown (Book mentioned) Get your copy here!
• Listen to the audiobook for FREE on Audible, with a 30-day free trial here!
• Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
• Contemporary Educational Psychology
• The Happy Kind Blog

Quote of the Week: “You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” - Brenè Brown from her book, Rising Strong

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Welcome to the debut episode of Originate Now, the podcast all about creativity and intentionality. In this first episode, host Jessica Higgins Chapman (storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of the media company: The Happy Kind) dives into the essential connection between creativity and well-being. With National Creativity Day on Friday, Jessica shares how creativity isn't just fun, it’s vital for mental health, joy, and balance… especially in busy seasons of life!

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

• How creativity is scientifically linked to better mental health, lower stress, and more joy
• Why intentionality is the secret ingredient to a more balanced, creative life
• Three science-backed ways to add creative moments to your week (even if you're busy!)
• How Jessica redefined her creative process as a new mom, entrepreneur, and storyteller
• The mindset shift of starting now, instead of waiting for the 'perfect time'

Download the FREE COMPANION PDF GUIDE: Get your free guide on how to weave more creativity into your week, backed by science, plus a creative well-being check-in! Grab it now! Episode 1 Companion Guide

Full Transcript of the Show

References & Links:

• Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky - (Book mentioned) Get your copy here!
• Listen to the audiobook for FREE on Audible, with a 30-day free trial here!
• Dr. Valorie Salimpoor on the Brain and New Music
• Journal of Positive Psychology Study on Creative Hobbies

Quote of the Week: “Creativity is not optional... it’s literally linked to your mental health, your longevity, and your redemptive narrative for how you heal.” — Eve Rodsky

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Transform how you create!

Welcome to Originate Now! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress and it also increases positive emotions. So whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or creating the life you want—now is what we know we have for sure. And now is the time to begin.

Hey friend, I’m your host, Jessica Higgins Chapman! I work in entertainment on Emmy winning tv shows! I’m also an entrepreneur, a new-ish mom—and I’m here to help you see you’re well equipped to unlock your creativity, gather the tools you need to begin, and create each day with intention.

Originate Now is not about doing more, it’s about doing the things that matter, on purpose.

Each week we’ll give you practical tools and create actionable steps to help you curate your joy, elevate the everyday, and create the life you want, now.

No more waiting for the "perfect" moment. No more hesitation. Originate Now is about taking action in the present.

So join us, by subscribing to the Originate Now podcast, to make sure you get every episode!

New episodes, coming soon!

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