Battling Zoom Fatigue

Feeling wiped out after a Zoom call even though you haven’t moved a muscle? You might be dealing with Zoom fatigue, that sneaky kind of burnout that comes from staring at a screen full of faces, trying to look alert, sound engaged, and not accidentally unmute yourself while yawning. If you’ve been hopping from one virtual meeting to the next, your brain’s probably working overtime processing expressions, managing your own appearance, and staying socially “on” in a very unnatural way.

Signs you’ve got the Zoom blues:

• You dread video calls
• Zoning out mid-meeting
• Switch to audio just to catch a break
• Feeling snappy or impatient during meetings

If you're feeling overwhelmed by workplace stressors, consider reaching out to EAP for confidential support. You can also learn more about managing virtual meeting fatigue by exploring Stanford’s tips to beat Zoom fatigue.

Global Administrator | 11/19/2025