My work team used to have this great dynamic where we'd all playfully roast ourselves during meetings, but since we went remote it feels forced and awkward over video calls. We're all trying too hard to recreate something that just doesn't translate and it's making everything feel fake.
More people experience this than they realize.
The medium changes the message, and what felt natural and bonding in person becomes performative and uncomfortable in digital spaces.
“Where Are You with Self-deprecating humor?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.