Arecent studypublished by Stanford University communication professor Jeremy Bailenson finds that too much Zoom use can cause fatigue.
Since Bailenson studies how people interact virtually, his arguments are based on academic theory and research.
Zoom fatigue can be described as tiredness or burnout from the excessive use of the virtual platform.
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The pandemic caused the majority of the world to start working and interacting online more, mainly through videoconferencing.
Bailenson has four main suggestions about what users and tech companies can do to end this problem of burnout.
To avoid constantly staring back at yourself, which some people find uncomfortable, he suggests hiding self-view.
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As for physical mobility, Bailenson suggests being more cognizant of the rooms in which video conferences take place.
Lastly, sometimes people just need a mental break.
“Implement a maximum head size on the grid.
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Still, avoiding Zoom fatigue can be simple.
