Zoom fatigue is real and burning us out | Connect the Dots

Zoom calls and meetings are part of the new normal thanks to COVID-19, but for many of us, they've become exhausting. Zoom fatigue is real, and there are several reasons you might need a break from video conferences altogether.

Experts say video chatting causes our brains to work harder. It takes more energy to process non-verbal cues, and when we're on camera, we're aware we are being watched, which creates more stress. And with family and work happening in the same area, it's mentally exhausting to not be able to separate the two. So if you need to skip your next Zoom call, just tell your boss it's for your mental health. #WakeUpCLT #COVID19 #Coronavirus