I like the idea that when the notification pops up, it stays on top of all the bazzillion applications I have running which then forces me to take a break for xx seconds or xx minutes depending on how I had the application configured. So far I believe it has helped me, granted I’ve only had it for a few days. I downloaded this in hopes of getting reminded that I do need to take a break here and there. I’ve been having neck problems for quite some time now, even gone acupuncture and chiropractic to try to fix my constant slouching since I’m in front of the computer for long periods of time without taking breaks. You can display a notification, play a sound, speak some text, run a script, and more. What's more, you can optionally perform various actions before, during or after breaks. While in a break, a progress bar shows how long till it is over, and buttons are available to postpone or skip the break if you can't be interrupted right then. These themes can be edited if desired, using standard HTML. The app features customizable break themes, with several variations to show during breaks. You can configure how long each kind of break lasts, and how long between breaks, and the breaks can be set to count backwards when you take a natural break, e.g. You can change, disable or remove either kind of break if desired, and add new kinds of breaks, e.g.

Time Out comes with two kinds of breaks: a 'Normal' break, typically for 10 minutes every hour, so you can move about and relax, plus a 'Micro' break: a very brief pause of typically 15 seconds every 15 minutes, so you can remember not to tense up too much for long periods. It will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis. The human body isn't built to sit in one position for endless hours, gripping a mouse or typing on the keyboard. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself.

It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. Easy break reminders, with flexible customization if you want it.

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