Micro-Break Reminder

Locks your browser screen for 20 seconds every 20 minutes, guiding you through a quick eye-strain exercise.

Look away from your screen and protect your vision with Micro-Break Reminder! In today’s digital world, it is incredibly easy to lose track of time and stare at your monitor for hours on end, leading to digital eye strain, headaches, and physical fatigue. Micro-Break Reminder is an automated, lightweight ergonomic assistant designed to help you build healthier screen habits effortlessly. Following the popular 20-20-20 rule recommended by optometrists, this extension seamlessly schedules brief pauses throughout your workday to help you reset, stretch, and relax. ✨ KEY FEATURES: • Automated Micro-Breaks: Prompts a beautiful, non-intrusive full-screen overlay every 20 minutes for a quick 20-second break. • Guided Wellness Exercises: Rotates through a curated selection of science-backed physical resets including: - Eye-Focus & Palming: Re-lubricate your eyes and rest your photoreceptors. - Desk Stretches: Release tension in your upper neck, traps, and forearms. - Box Breathing: Lower screen-induced stress and reset your nervous system. • Built-in Audio Chimes: Enjoy gentle, synthesized audio waves that sound at the beginning and end of each break. • Smart Blocklist Management: Restrict breaks on specific domains (like YouTube or Netflix) so your videos or presentations are never interrupted. • Customizable Timers: Adjust break frequencies and durations in the full-screen dashboard to perfectly match your workflow. • Local Compliance Metrics: Track your completed and skipped breaks over time to hold yourself accountable. 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST: Your data belongs entirely to you. Micro-Break Reminder runs completely offline. All statistics, configurations, and settings are saved locally on your device via secure internal extension storage. We never collect, track, or transmit your browsing history or personal details. Take a deep breath, stretch your posture, and give your eyes the rest they deserve!