How to Recover from Zoom Fatigue

You close your laptop after your fifth video call of the day and suddenly feel like a deflated balloon. No one touched you, nothing exploded, but somehow… you’re exhausted?

Yep, that’s Zoom fatigue. And it’s real.

At Aescape, we’ve heard it again and again—people don’t just feel physically tired, they feel mentally fogged. Like their brains need a nap but their calendars say nope. That’s why our massage experiences are designed to help you reset quickly—even after a day spent sitting still. Every session is fully customizable, so your body gets what it needs, without asking your brain to figure it out.

Why is video so draining?

It turns out staring at yourself, performing active listening, and staying “on” for hours is not the natural human state. According to Stanford researchers, Zoom fatigue comes from things like excessive eye contact, lack of mobility, and the cognitive load of constantly processing nonverbal cues on-screen.

It’s not just a digital problem—it’s a body one, too. When your brain works overtime but your body stays frozen, you build up subtle tension in places you don’t even notice. (Looking at you, neck and shoulders.)

Small resets > big disappearances

You don’t need to throw your laptop out the window to feel better. You just need moments in your day that let your nervous system exhale.

Some of our go-to Zoom fatigue resets:

• Step away for a five-minute walk

• Switch to a phone call so you can move while you talk

• Book a 30-minute massage designed to help your body downshift—even if your brain is still catching up

Aescape’s intuitive massage system lets you pick your focus areas, pressure preferences, and even your soundtrack. So it’s your kind of recovery, every time.

Turn off your brain, not your life

One of the best ways to counter Zoom fatigue is to balance screen time with sensory time. No, not an app. We mean real, physical sensations—warmth, movement, pressure—that bring you back to your body.

If you’ve ever walked away from a screen and still felt buzzy and tight, this is your sign to add a physical reset into the mix. This reminder from our article on rebuilding your wellness routine says it best: rest doesn’t have to mean doing nothing. It just has to feel like you’re home again.

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