Do you suffer from Zoom-Fatigue? What do you do about it?

I absolutely despise the time I spend in meetings. Here's what I do: - For my own team, I started hosted meetings around the campfire in Red Dead Redemption. When Snowman releases Skate City we're going to explore moving there for meetings. - Started limiting meetings to 30 minutes (as much as possible) - Depending on my relationship with clients, I started full on moving around during the video. For example, I might say, "I think better when I stand up and walk around. Would you mind if we talk while I walk a bit?" Most of the time the person responds with something like, "Oh my gosh. Yes! I'm going to do the same!" One of my clients even started lifting weights during our calls. There's nothing worse than feeling stuck on Zoom. Hope you find freedom (whatever it looks like).

I try to have my blue-lens glasses and the blue light filters on my computer active for long calls. I also have a stand that raises my computer so I look straight or slightly up to help relieve strain (allows me to take calls standing as well). WATER - drink water and keep hydrated. Staring at the screen also dehydrates your body (eyes), so drinking water will help you feel more energetic. For personal connection, if you can, go for a walk, meet the neighbors, visit a local shop during your breaks. Just a friendly smile can go a long way.

I think it's about the lead up more than anything. - Take regular breaks throughout the day -Exercise -Keep well fed etc, all things that help with you staying fit and able throughout the day should keep zoom fatigue down.

My team and I are working on an Audio platform (still in Beta) for that exact reason. Zoom fatigue is real and while video communication can be great and very useful, it is not always necessary. People don't always want to be watched and at least for me, it is sometimes also annoying to always make sure that I look "good/presentable", that my background is alright, that my posture is upright and that I join from an acceptable location. How we deal with this as a small team: - Maximum one video call per day - Limit calls to 15 or 30 minutes (Rarely ever do things need to be discussed for longer than 30min) - We encourage everyone to do certain calls while on a walk, only turning on audio. No video. (For conversations that don't require everyone staring at a screen) - We have meeting-free mornings or full days to give everyone the opportunity to focus on work - For creative discussions we sometimes meet with video at lunch time and everyone eats and discusses Yep, that's about it I guess. :)

HI Sam! Yes, Zoom fatigue is real, but alternatives need to be able to provide same outcomes; the main problem in my opinion is that the way we work is changing, so the way we meet will need to evolve as well! Async-first is key for the future (+remote, flexible and respectful work), and use async when it is really needed That what we at comeet.me or you at Timz are trying to do! Congrats. Happy to be in touch! Good Luck!

Changing up the tools that you use can be helpful. I use a variety of video chat apps for specific interactions. They all feel a little different and create a different connection with others.

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I feel going for a run or long walk outside, practicing yoga does wonders to me! It's so important to keep yourself still physically active when working from home :)

Zoom meetings should be kept short and efficient. As a general rule, you should try avoiding anything beyond 1 hour meetings.