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Zoom fatigue and similar constructs generally describe the experience of exhaustion caused by sitting in many virtual meetings for long stretches of time; a process that seems disproportionately more draining than in-person work.

Research shows that this phenomenon tends to increase alongside app usage frequency, though notably, the quality of your internet connection also plays a role. And, as we might expect, ongoing exhaustion from poorly managed video calls could be a cause for concern. For example, some research has found a positive correlation between videoconferencing fatigue and burnout and depression.

Given the ubiquity of Zoom fatigue, researchers have been hard at work exploring this process in more depth. In a fantastic 2021 article, four theoretical arguments are presented by media psychologist Bailenson, all centring on the idea of Zoom causing ‘non-verbal overload’…

Human Behaviour, Topical / Misc, Productivity, TechnologySonia DiabApril 22, 2023virtual communication, zoom fatigue, technology, team, connection, body language

How to Use Powerful Body Language When Presenting

When you’re presenting, the aim is to engage with others. And, as we know, communication is hardly limited to the words we use. Body language is the most primal mode of connection we have. And if you use it well, you can elevate your presentations to a whole new level.

Leadership and Influence, Human BehaviourSonia DiabJuly 15, 2020Presenting, body language