For many, digital meetings have long been part of the new normality – video conferences have replaced personal meetings in many areas. But the more often the screen becomes a virtual meeting room, the more often participants feel exhausted, irritated or tired after such dates. This phenomenon now bears the name “Zoom Fatigue”.
When constant self -observation makes you tired
A central trigger from Zoom Fatigue is the permanent view of your own face during video conferences. In contrast to physical conversations, you are constantly confronted with your own image in virtual space – and that can be stressful. A current analysis by ScienceAlert shows that precisely this excessive self -observation can lead to increased tension and dissatisfaction with your own appearance. This makes the brain in permanent scan mode-and that makes you tired.
In addition, non -verbal communication is missing in the digital space or is more difficult to read. Mimics, gestures and other social signals that are intuitively perceived in personal contact are often only visible in video format to a limited extent. This restricted communication should lead to an increased cognitive burden – the conversation becomes more strenuous, although you supposedly only “sit in front of the laptop”.
Concentration without movement – an underestimated stress factor
Another aspect of zoom fatigue is the lack of exercise. While you often move in analog meetings – for example when the way to the meeting room or through a small change of position in conversation – you usually stay rigidly fixed on the screen at video conferences. The body remains passive, the eyes continuously directed on a shining rectangle.
According to Pureconsultant.de, this visual and physical fixation can exhaust concentration faster than expected. It becomes particularly exhausting when several faces appear on the screen at the same time, all in close -up, often with changing backgrounds. The brain continuously processes these large number of visual stimuli – without real social closeness.
What helps against Zoom Fatigue?
In order to counteract digital exhaustion, there are possible small adjustments in dealing with video tools. In this way, hiding your own camera image can already bring a noticeable relief. The function is contained in almost all platforms and reduces constant self -observation.
Regular breaks, shorter meetings and the conscious deactivation of the camera in passive phases can also help to recharge your batteries. The Hauf-Verlag also recommends using the most natural or neutral background to minimize the visual stimulus overstimulation. Interestingly, studies such as Frontiersin.org even indicate that natural motifs in the virtual background can have a calming effect and can reduce exhaustion.
In the end
Zoom Fatigue is not an isolated case, but a widespread phenomenon in the digital world of work. If you consciously design your meetings, plan small breaks and pay attention to visual and mental relief, you can effectively counteract this special type of exhaustion. Especially in times when the screen has become a permanent companion, it is worth taking a closer look – and in between also consciously away.
D. Maier / Redaktion Finanzen.net
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