Video call meetings are the ‘new normal’ that people have resorted to during the pandemic due to the obnoxious COVID-19. From office meetings to online classes to virtual parties to even virtual dates, video conferencing has become a new part of our life. No doubt, it’s a great way to stay connected remotely, however, a dark side of video call is taking over people’s health too. This is called video call fatigue that many people are currently experiencing. Feeling lethargic, tired, and stressed are some of the main signs of video call fatigue. surrounded by gadgets, video call fatigue can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Most importantly it can make you feel socially exhausted and self-conscious even during social distancing. Hence, it’s important to overcome video call fatigue. If you’re determined to tackle video call fatigue, follow these. You can thank us later!

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The first step is to block the front camera to stop the self-view feature. This will help you have a normal conversation without being self-conscious. If you want to check how do you look, you can do that before getting on the call. This will take out a lot of stress and pressure.

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Many people tend to multitask during their video call sessions and that's when they add unnecessary stress to their lives. You need to immediately stop making this mistake. Take your time out and focus on one time at a time.

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Think if video calls are really necessary or can be done in some alternate ways. Try mailing or having a joined call session over the phone. Texting is also useful.

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It's also important to take some time out from the video call sessions to refresh your mind and body. Don't shy away from limiting your overall screen timing to avoid suffering from stress and fatigue from video calls. Take a break.

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