Listen "Creating in Uncertain Times: How to Stay Inspired When Life Feels Unstable"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman dives into a timely and personal topic: how to keep creating and stay inspired when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s career changes, personal transitions, or the heaviness of what’s happening in the world, we all face waves of uncertainty — when the future feels shaky and creativity feels hard to reach.Listen now, to hear Jess give a personal story, prompts and three psychology-backed tools to help you ground your nervous system, reframe uncertainty, and reconnect to meaning through your art and work.In this Episode, Jess Discusses:Why uncertainty can both hinder and enhance creativityGrounding rituals that help your brain feel “safe enough to create”"Shrinking the frame” and rebuilding creative momentum into small stepsThe Maybe Mindset — a powerful mental reframe inspired by psychologist Ellen Langer Ph.D. to help you soften fear and expand possibilityGrab Our Free Creative Kickstart Kit! Shop Every Book Mentioned Research Links:Intolerance of Uncertainty and WorryNavigating UncertaintyThe Reciprocal Relationship Between Openness and Creativity Confronting the Negativity BiasJoin 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 LifeGet 10% off your first order at thehappykind.shop with code: TODAYHK10This 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-sky
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