Produced by The Happy KindIn this special end-of-year episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman invites you into a gentle creative reset and challenge— one that doesn’t require a weekend retreat or a total life overhaul.Instead, she shares the practice that helped her reconnect with creativity during one of the most demanding seasons of her life: the Just 10 Minutes Creative Challenge.Through personal reflection and a series of grounding prompts and mini creative resets, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and enter the new year with more intention.If you’re a writer, filmmaker, or creative feeling stretched thin, creatively disconnected, or unsure what to carry forward into the new year, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a simple way back to yourself.In this Episode, Jess Discusses:Why the end-of-year pause is sacred for creativesHow 10 minutes a day can rebuild creative trust and momentumA 6-question creative year-end audit to reflect on 2025Three simple 10-minute creative challenges you can do immediatelyWhy constraints, brain dumps, and micro-sessions actually boost creativityWhat to intentionally release before the new year and carry forward into itFull Show Notes, now on Substack (free)!Quote of the Week: "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya AngelouShop Every Book MentionedGrab Our Free Creative Kickstart Kit!Join The Happy Kind Newsletter for all the good things!Connect with Jess, The Happy Kind, & the show:Instagram: @thehappykind | @thehappykindofficial | @originatenowpodcast Facebook: thehappykindofficialEmail the show: [email protected] 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 LifeThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.Theme Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/diving-in-the-skySupport this PodcastResourcesThe Happy KindDisclaimerTo learn more about listener privacy policy, please visit: https://www.captivate.fm/privacy-policy-for-listeners*Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. That means, we get a small commission if you purchase through the link. However, we make it a point to only share tools and resources we truly love and use!