When I worked for a large corporation, it seemed that most of my day was spent in meetings. I moved from one boardroom table to another. To break things up, I would sometimes take an extra lap around the office before landing in my next seat.

It was tough to stay focused at times; however, nothing compares to the video conferencing struggles of today. As much as I enjoy connecting with clients and colleagues, it can grow incredibly difficult to stare at a computer screen during Zoom meetings.

After a recent three-hour video conferencing marathon, I opted for any task other than that which required my computer for the rest of the day. Read on for some tips to make video conferencing more palatable.

1. Space out your meetings. When possible, try to schedule breaks in between video calls. For instance, you might try to limit video meetings to one hour for every four hours of a workday.

2. Consider turning off your camera when you are not presenting. While some organizations, industries, and tasks require consistent video usage during meetings, it is also sometimes appropriate to turn off your camera for a minute or two without appearing rude or standoffish. When feasible, I turn off my camera and step away from the computer to stretch or walk in place before returning to my seat and video.

When you are “on,” pay attention to your body language.

Know yourself and listen to your inner compass. Perhaps you should consider an in-person meeting, when possible—or pick up the phone instead of automatically connecting by video. Breaking up your communication method will provide you with a welcome change so that you are fresh and prepared to be fully present during your next video conference.

Copyright© 2023 Amy Cooper Hakim

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What to Do When You're Sick of Zoom Meetings

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25.03.2023

When I worked for a large corporation, it seemed that most of my day was spent in meetings. I moved from one boardroom table to another. To break things up, I would sometimes take an extra lap around the office before landing in my next seat.

It was tough to stay focused at times; however, nothing compares to the video conferencing struggles of today. As much as I enjoy connecting with clients and colleagues, it can grow incredibly difficult to stare........

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