Zoom Fatigue Hits Nearly 50% of Home Workers

Zoom Fatigue: The Hidden Cost of Video Calls

We all know the name – Zoom fatigue. It sounds like another buzzword that pops up every time we turn on a video call. But the thing is, those screen‑based meetings aren’t just a minor annoyance; they’re a serious brain drain.

Why the Brain Loves Face‑to‑Face

In a real‑world conversation, our brains break down cues like this:

7% what’s being said
38% how it’s said (tone)
55% body language

Video calls cut out most of that body language but still show the face, so the brain is left in a sort of “what am I missing?” state. It scrambles to interpret the visible cues, but it can’t get the full picture. The end result? Lower memory retention and a lingering sense of exhaustion.

When Does It Kick In?

Most people are fine with a quick check‑in a few times a week, but constantly dialing into Zoom, Skype, Teams, and the like has a different ripple effect. A survey of 1,500 remote workers showed:

47% reported feeling Zoom fatigue
22% felt it all the time
The most affected group: ages 25–34

And all that extra mental effort makes note‑taking even harder.

Myna: Turning Stress into Speed

Enter Myna, the tool that automatically turns your video call into a clean‑cut transcript. It captures spoken highlights and writes up a concise, searchable record.

Once the call ends, everyone you’re allowed to see the transcript gets an e‑mail. Most importantly, Myna never stores your raw video or text data – you remain the master of your own info.

What Makes Myna Stand Out?

Topic Highlights – the software spots key phrases and shows you the most important parts, so you can skip to the juicy bits.
Slide Snapshot – it pulls slide content and adds chapter headings to keep your notes neat.
In‑Transcript Editing – need to correct a typo or fix a mis‑heard word? Edit directly within the transcript.
Custom Vocabulary – add your own terms; the models refresh weekly for sharper accuracy.
Dropbox Plug‑in – slip a recording into Dropbox, and the SmartTranscript pops back in email.
Calendar‑Driven Recorder – if you can’t host the meeting, Windows 10 users can start recording automatically when a calendar event pops up. Even includes a “hot button” to flag key moments on the fly.

The Numbers, Cubed

Founder Nigel Cannings explains that after testing a few businesses, “Myna saves the average team member about 4 hours per week.”
These savings come from:

No more manual note‑taking
Clearer focus on what really matters
Easy export to contacts and reports
Faster action on what’s discussed

Wrap‑Up

If you’re stuck in a video call marathon, consider giving Myna a try. It’s about less fatigue and more impact – so you can actually enjoy the next meeting, instead of just surviving it.