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It’s easy to think that you can use the opportunity to do more in less time, but research shows that trying to do multiple things at once cuts into performance. Because you have to turn certain parts of your brain off and on for different types of work, switching between tasks can cost you as much as 40% of your productive time. Researchers at Stanford found that people who multitask cannot remember things as well as their more singularly focused peers. The next time you’re on a video chat, close any tabs or programs that might distract you (e.g. your inbox or Slack), put your phone away, and stay present.

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Establish "no meeting" time blocks in your days

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Establish "no meeting" time blocks in your days

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Go to your calendar tool and book blocks of time for working. Another way to approach this meeting-reduction method is to set aside half of your day for meetings and the other half for deep work.

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Reduce face-to-face time by scheduling phone calls or email correspondence

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Reduce face-to-face time by scheduling phone calls or email correspondence

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You can also cut down on meetings by using other communication methods, such as text-based asynchronous options. Emails, discussion boards on Blackboard, and chat rooms are all ways to have a quick conversation with someone without having to jump on a video call.

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For all video calls you participate in, insist that the organizer identify a clear purpose for the meeting and provide an agenda of what you will cover. It will make the calls you keep more efficient and more productive. Plus, you have the freedom to turn down invites to calls without a purpose. With classes, your instructors should have the plan for the lesson that day, but for any organization or other meeting outside of the classroom, it is essential to have an agenda. This will allow you to optimize your time and not spend too much of it figuring out what all should be discussed.

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Part of the trouble with back-to-back Zoom calls is that it doesn’t give you a mental, visual, or physical break. Think about in-person meetings. Even when they’re back-to-back, you usually have to get up to switch meeting rooms or grab a coffee. Recognize that you need those same breaks when working remotely.

Take mini breaks from video during longer calls by minimizing the window, moving it to behind your open applications, or just looking away from your computer completely for a few seconds now and then.

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Research shows that when you’re on video, you tend to spend the most time gazing at your own face. This can be easily avoided by hiding yourself from your view. Additionally, when you are on you video calls, be sure to eliminate any open apps, websites, or the like that does not pertain to what the call is about. A lot of people are able to receive text messages on laptops; during class time and meetings, turn that feature off your computer to reduce distractions. Imagine that you are actually in that room with everyone in person, would you be texting on your phone the entire time? If yes, what would be the consequences?

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https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-combat-zoom-fatigue

https://www.vidyard.com/blog/zoom-fatigue-tips/