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“Zoom fatigue” is very real and sometimes it can hit you right in the middle of a video conference. Just ask Al Pacino at the Golden Globes… And since the day we all delete Zoom still seems far away, here are some tips to stay engaged while you’re on your next call.
● Take Notes. You can keep your mind from wandering off by forcing yourself to jot down some notes. This strategy will also help you after the meeting because studies show taking notes by hand helps people synthesize and retain info better. Just make sure you look up every once in a while to show you are listening and not just doodling.
● Close open browser tabs. Going into a Zoom meeting with a bunch of tabs open on your internet browser is like sitting down at a conference table and immediately pulling out your phone. Fight your urges to scroll out of boredom by closing everything else but your call out.
● Headphones will help you listen. A good pair of headphones will block out excess noise around you and help you feel more locked in. And when you start drifting, you can crank the volume to eleven and wake yourself up without the audio echoing through your speakers back into the call. Find more video chatting tips HERE.
HT: Lifehacker