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Feb. 21, 2022

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Why Zoom is So Exhausting

April 26, 2021
As we continue to work from home, there has been lots of attention on burnout and fatigue.
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Strategies to Prevent Teaching Burnout

March 15, 2021
The past year has brought about new teaching formats, work from home issues, and more screen time.

Prevent Online Meeting Exhaustion and “Zoom Fatigue”

Nov. 17, 2020

With more people working remotely due to COVID-19, more meetings, trainings and networking events have shifted online. Staring at the multiple faces on the screen is similar to intensive multitasking, which takes our brain lots of energy, hence “Zoom fatigue.” This article provides 5 ways to combat virtual meeting overload.

https://insights.dice.com/2020/09/22/5-ways-combat-zoom-fatigue-online-meeting-overload/

How Covid-19 Contributes to Burnout and What to Do

Sept. 22, 2020

Collectively, we are undergoing numerous stressors because of Covid-19 and the social awareness of racial injustice. These stressors can lead to burnout. While burnout is not a mental health diagnosis, symptoms of it include emotional exhaustion, apathy, and higher levels of dissatisfaction and irritability. This article talks about how the pandemic contributes to burnout and offers some strategies to consider for additional support.

Parental Self-Care During a Pandemic

Sept. 3, 2020

Self-care when you’re caring for little ones can be hard. This article includes ways to incorporate self-care as many parents are juggling multiple roles and responsibilities in a household.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/13/health/self-care-tips-for-parents-coronavirus-wellness/index.html