Preparing for your meeting

Before you join the meeting, take a moment to ensure that your space is set up for a distraction-free and supportive environment. Here are a few key things to consider:

What’s in your background? 

Since this is a space for receiving and offering support, minimizing visual distractions is essential.

• Turn on your camera and assess your surroundings from the perspective of other attendees.

• Are there any posters, artwork, signs, or labels that could be triggering or distracting?

• Does your space appear cluttered or disorganized?

• Is there any personal information visible that could compromise your anonymity?

Good lighting helps create a welcoming and clear visual presence.

• Ensure you have a strong front-facing light source, whether natural or artificial, for both daytime and evening meetings.

• Be mindful of backlighting—it can make your image appear too dark, making it difficult for the HeyPeers Peer Supporter and other attendees to see you clearly.

Can you hear me? 

Clear audio is just as important as a clear video in creating a welcoming and engaging online space.

• Is your environment quiet, or is there background noise from family members, traffic, or other sources?

• If noise is unavoidable, consider using headphones with a built-in microphone to enhance sound quality.

• Earbuds work well, but if you need a more effective option, there are affordable alternatives available.

A well-considered setup fosters a more comfortable and supportive virtual experience for everyone involved. Likewise, ensuring your audio is crisp and free from distractions helps foster meaningful conversations and deeper connections within the group.

Now that your space is ready…
Let’s walk through how to join your meeting so everything goes smoothly.

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