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Feeling Zoom Fatigue?
Why endless virtual meetings are so exhausting (and what you can do about it)
Does it seem like lately you are on an endless groundhog’s day of Zoom calls? If so, you’re far from alone — I can’t tell you how many people have told me recently that they are finding it difficult to be in so many virtual meetings. “Zoom fatigue” is a thing. You wouldn’t think it matters that much whether we’re sitting in a conference room or at home for meetings, but it does. So, what contributes to virtual meeting fatigue? And even more importantly, what can you do to beat the fatigue and boost your Zoom energy? Let’s take a look into how we got here and what you can do about it.
Why “Zoom fatigue” is a thing
We’re using Zoom for more things than we’re used to
It’s not just team meetings that are transferring from a conference room to online, we’re also holding one-on-one meetings, coworking sessions, and other work gatherings by Zoom. Then after work, many of us are connecting virtually with family members, book clubs, and friend groups. Combine this with other screen time, such as television, social media, and mindless games, and it’s no wonder we feel the way we do.
