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Meeting Fatigue
Meeting fatigue is cognitive exhaustion from stacked video calls and context switching. Shorter batches, breaks, and audio-only walks protect afternoon focus.
Meeting fatigue is cognitive drain from back-to-back video calls—constant gaze, performance pressure, and shallow context switching. It spikes eye strain, reduces deep work windows, and pushes training to late evenings.
Batch meetings, default shorter slots, and camera-off audio walks help.
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Why are video meetings more tiring than in-person?
Fixed gaze, self-view, audio lag, and lack of natural movement increase cognitive load. Walking calls and fewer cameras reduce strain for many people.
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