My partner and I used to learn new things together for fun — cooking classes, language apps, weekend workshops — and now everything feels like an obligation or competition between us, like we can't just be beginners anymore. We both miss that playful curiosity we used to share but don't know how to get back there without it feeling forced.
More people experience this than they realize.
The joy of shared discovery has been replaced by performance anxiety and comparison.
“Where Are You with Play and learning — Vygotsky and beyond?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.