Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring

There has been a drop in writing about Zoom fatigue but the affect is still real.

Now, Bailenson has comprehensively articulated his ideas in a new peer-reviewed perspective, published in the journal Technology, Mind, and Behavior. The research suggests four key reasons why video conferencing can be so unusually exhausting and offers several solutions to help make your day of "zooming" less tiring.

This article identifies four main drivers and suggests ways to work around them. I know for me hiding self-view in Zoom is a big help. I've also become very comfortable with standing up and walking around in my home office even with the video on. Moving my body is critical to staying focused and attentive.