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Occasional 'cameras off' meetings for discussions that don't strictly need visuals. Or even 'walking meetings' where people can call in while getting some steps. Gives the eyes a break.
We start our weekly team meeting with a quick non-work check-in, like 'share one good thing'. Or sometimes a very short, silly icebreaker game. Helps with connection beyond just tasks.
Virtual coffee breaks that are purely social, no work talk allowed. 15 mins. Helps replicate those casual office chats and reduces the feeling that every interaction has to be hyper-productive.
Making meetings 25 or 50 mins instead of 30 or 60. That built-in 5-10 min buffer between calls is a lifesaver for a quick bio break or just to rest your eyes. Our calender tool helps enforce this.
If a meeting can be an email or a shared doc update, we actively challenge ourselves to do that instead. Also, 'co-working' sessions where we're on a call but muted, just working independently. Company without pressure.
Idk if its creative but just being REALLY strict about who actually needs to be in the meeting. Optional invites are used heavily. Less people = less pressure for everyone.
Themed days! Like 'wear a hat' day for one of the less formal weekly catchups. Sounds cheesy but it lightens the mood a bit. Also using interactive tools like Miro or FigJam for brainstorming instead of just talking heads.
For longer workshops, we build in actual stretch breaks or even do a quick guided meditation. Some people opt out but many find it surprisingly refreshing.
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