There are ways to fight Zoom fatigue without giving up your webcam entirely.
Combining all of these activities can be mentally exhausting.
Ground Yourself Before Video Conferencing Meetings
Harness the benefits ofmindfulnessto replenish yourself when dealing with Zoom fatigue.
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So, short breaks should also be built into remote working arrangements.
You may also benefit from getting up andstretchingand practicing deep breathing before and after video conferencing calls.
If you have any influence over meting schedules, plan to allow time for those much-needed cognitive breaks.
If you belong to a marginalized group, it might be harder to advocate for yourself.
This is rooted in how white supremacy, fatphobia, and sexism tend to intersect in the workplace.
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