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Scenario

When play reveals dissatisfaction with real life

When I play make-believe with my nephew I feel more like myself than I do at my actual job that I've had for six years.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Moments of authentic self-expression during imaginative play can highlight the emotional cost of maintaining incompatible professional identities.

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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