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Scenario

Why adult attempts to recreate childhood play often feel awkward

I bought a jump rope thinking I'd relive childhood fun but I felt self-conscious bouncing around in my backyard like a crazy person.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The adult body and mind carry social conditioning that can make previously natural movements and expressions feel foreign and embarrassing.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Imaginative play — children and adults?”

Peri

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.

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