Are You Suffering from Virtual Fatigue???
Although not a formal diagnosis, virtual fatigue is real and feels similar to what we think of as exhaustion or burnout. The primary difference is that it actually contributes to overall burnout. It also tends to be linked to an overuse of virtual meetings.
Do you find yourself avoiding, canceling or rescheduling video conference calls?
Have you noticed that you're incredibly tense or tired after a meeting?
Has switching to Zoom meeting impaired your ability to multitask or handle your work responsibilities?
These are all signs that virtual fatigue has set in. Here are ways to cope:
- Take break between meetings to stop cumulative stress from building up, and allow your brain to "reset". Back-to-back virtual meetings can weaken your focus and engagement.
- Feel OK to catch up with some calls via messages or recordings rather than live video.
- Schedule virtual meetings for things you actually have to do.
- If it isn't mandatory, turn off your video and give your visual stimuli a rest.
Courtesy of Touchpointsolutions.com
