When I do have to (or choose to) zoom, I often turn off my camera for some or all of the duration. It relieves the stress of needing to appear a certain way.
If I keep my self-view on, it's exactly as you said, Courtney: I feel like I can't keep my eyes from straying to make sure I look interested/my hair isn't too weird.
When I do have to (or choose to) zoom, I often turn off my camera for some or all of the duration. It relieves the stress of needing to appear a certain way.
If I keep my self-view on, it's exactly as you said, Courtney: I feel like I can't keep my eyes from straying to make sure I look interested/my hair isn't too weird.
I'm not helped by turning self-view off. If can't "feel" my coworkers or friends with me, I still feel alone in the room, and I often forget folks can see me. Which is anxiety-inducing when suddenly you remember it!
When I do have to (or choose to) zoom, I often turn off my camera for some or all of the duration. It relieves the stress of needing to appear a certain way.
If I keep my self-view on, it's exactly as you said, Courtney: I feel like I can't keep my eyes from straying to make sure I look interested/my hair isn't too weird.
I'm not helped by turning self-view off. If can't "feel" my coworkers or friends with me, I still feel alone in the room, and I often forget folks can see me. Which is anxiety-inducing when suddenly you remember it!