Minimizing Virtual Comparisons And Distractions
Large group video calls often tend to be comparison contests, increasing self-critical behaviour.
To minimize negative feelings or bad habits, we can fiddle with the settings to minimize our faces, or put the screen image placement to the bottom of the screen. We can also use sticky notes to block any distractions and focus on actual work. We can also put our complete focus on the person we are interacting with, looking for visual cues.
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