{"id":6666,"date":"2021-04-13T22:04:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T22:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=6666"},"modified":"2021-04-13T22:04:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T22:04:54","slug":"zoom-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/zoom-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoom Fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/zoom-1249628154.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6667 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/zoom-1249628154.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a>Statistics show that hundreds of millions of people are utilizing video conferencing applications such as Zoom to interact each day.<\/p>\n<p>While this has become a new normal, it is important to note that spending a significant amount of time on these platforms can potentially lead to \u201cZoom Fatigue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The term Zoom fatigue is used to describe tiredness or burnout resulting from the excessive use of any video-conferencing application. \u00a0According to experts, people are likely to feel exhausted or tense after prolonged use of these platforms, and here are the reasons why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Video chats greatly reduce mobility (Being confined in the same space for an extended amount of time can be tiring).<\/li>\n<li>Our brains need to work harder to process social cues which otherwise would be easier to interpret in person.<\/li>\n<li>We are unable to break eye contact. There is an excessive amount of direct eye gaze as we focus more intently to absorb information.<\/li>\n<li>Constantly seeing our own faces in real-time can be stressful-this is likened to always having a mirror in front of us. Some individuals may become increasingly aware of the way they look and worry more about presenting themselves well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a few ways to alleviate Zoom fatigue, experts recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limiting video calls to those that are necessary<\/li>\n<li>Turning your video off if it is not mandatory<\/li>\n<li>Minimizing or having your screen off to the side instead of straight ahead<\/li>\n<li>Hiding self-view<\/li>\n<li>Taking breaks when you can<\/li>\n<li>Building in breaks or transition periods in meetings so that participants can take a moment to refresh<\/li>\n<li>Taking a digital detox from your computer, cellphones and other devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lastly, it is important to establish a daily routine that helps you to find a healthy balance in life. Too much stress or fatigue can prove disadvantageous to our physical, mental and social health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Statistics show that hundreds of millions of people are utilizing video conferencing applications such as Zoom to interact each day. 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