Symptoms of Zoom fatigue can different from person to person. It can range from physical fatigue and irritability to snapping at friends and family. If you’re struggling with this condition, contact a medical professional. Here’s what you need to know.
Distractions
Zoom is a platform commonly used by many Filipino virtual assistants.While Zoom is a good choice for long-distance communication, it can also lead to several distractions. People of color report higher levels of Zoom fatigue than their white counterparts. Researchers are working to understand the impact of race on this phenomenon. Ultimately, there are several ways to combat the effects of Zoom fatigue. Individuals can make small changes to their work habits to avoid being distracted during long-distance calls. Companies can also modify their policies to reduce the risk of burnout in their remote workforce, such as adding additional manpower by partnering with a VA company in the Philippines.
Lack of eye contact
Zoom users are prone to experiencing a lack of eye contact. They must constantly think about the timing of their eye contact to avoid seeming like a drone. Moreover, they can get exhausted if they use the technology for a long time. As a result, they may feel like a spectator watching the conversation, missing important points.
Work fatigue
While “work fatigue due to Zoom fatigue” is relatively new, it is already relevant in the hybrid on-site remote working environment. Despite its recent emergence, it still deserves more research. A recent study on a national sample of adults in August 2020 suggests this phenomenon is a real problem. However, the findings are not entirely conclusive. It is unclear whether Zoom fatigue is causal to the psychological mechanisms behind work fatigue.
Depression
Although there is no direct connection between Zoom fatigue and depression, the two disorders may have common symptomology. Researchers examined the relationship between Zoom fatigue and depressive symptoms using a three-item scale in a national survey of adults. One factor, loneliness, significantly predicted Zoom fatigue for both men and women. Another factor, the number of weekly videoconference calls, was associated with Zoom fatigue in both males and females. Nevertheless, a lack of social support may be a contributory factor.
Anxiety
During Zoom meetings, you must process more visual and nonverbal cues from your coworkers. It is no wonder that women report higher levels of Zoom fatigue anxiety than men. This could be attributed to their tendency toward self-consciousness and mirror anxiety. People with anxiety disorders are especially vulnerable to the problem because self-consciousness and social anxiety disorders often go hand-in-hand. The good news is that you can reduce the impact of Zoom fatigue by reading this infographic from Ova Virtual.