Video conference calls have become a new normal in the workplace, to allow for physical distancing.

But too much of anything can come with problems, and so-called 害羞草研究所淶oom fatigue害羞草研究所� is an issue for many in the work force.

People aren害羞草研究所檛 just using video calls for work. There are also more people joining online in this way for celebrations, webinars, book club meetings, medical appointments, public board meetings, choir practice and so on. In addition to the popular Zoom platform, there are similar applications such as Google Hangouts, Skype and Facetime.

Chilliwack Healthier Communities has researched the issue and created a helpful list to combat this specific type of fatigue, based on several news articles, including a feature in National Geographic.

They suggest the following:

害羞草研究所� Change to phone meetings when possible and consider walking while you talk

害羞草研究所� Schedule breaks between Zoom meetings and remove yourself from screens

害羞草研究所� Consider times when video cameras could be optional for meeting participants

害羞草研究所� Choose 害羞草研究所渞emove self view害羞草研究所� from the viewing platform

害羞草研究所� Consider using 害羞草研究所渟peaker view害羞草研究所� instead of 害羞草研究所済allery view害羞草研究所� for some of the time

害羞草研究所� Use the chat option to respond instead of giving verbal or visual cues

害羞草研究所� When possible, take time for personal check-ins at the start of meetings

害羞草研究所� when working from home, create buffers between work and personal meetings

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