Why do virtual meetings feel so draining?


People who are dissatisfied with their physical appearance experience increased fatigue during online meetings. — AFP Relaxnews

Since the widespread adoption of remote working, online meetings have become part of the daily routine for many employees. While this practice facilitates remote collaboration, it also generates a growing feeling of fatigue, often referred to as “Zoom fatigue”.

A study published in the scientific journal PLOS One highlights a little-explored factor in this phenomenon: dissatisfaction with your appearance onscreen.

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