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Scenario

Why we rehearse jokes for important moments

I've been practicing the same joke in my head for weeks to tell at my brother's wedding and I'm terrified I'll mess up the timing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pressure to perform joy perfectly can transform natural expression into anxiety-inducing performance.

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 Jokes and their structure?”

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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