Smart Break Reminder
Press "Start Work" to begin
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Work Sessions: 0 / 0 (towards long break)
Configure Durations (in minutes)
Reminder Preferences
Session Log for Date
Using Your Smart Break Reminder
- 1. Configure Your Intervals (Settings Tab)
- Set your preferred durations for work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. Also, define how many work sessions you want to complete before taking a long break (similar to the Pomodoro Technique where it's often 4 sessions).
- 2. Start Your Work (Timer Tab)
- Click "Start Work". The timer will count down your work session. Focus on your task during this time.
- 3. Take Your Break
- When the work timer ends, the tool will remind you to take a break (short or long based on your settings). Click "Start Short/Long Break" (this happens automatically by default after a work session). During the break, step away from your work, stretch, hydrate, or do something relaxing.
- 4. Repeat the Cycle
- After the break timer ends, you'll be prompted to start your next work session (this also happens automatically). Continue this cycle.
- Controls:
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- Pause/Resume: You can pause the timer during a work or break session if needed.
- Skip Break: If you're in deep flow and a short break feels disruptive, you can choose to skip it and continue to the next work session (though regular breaks are recommended!).
- Reset Cycle: Resets the current timer and the count of sessions towards your next long break. Useful if you get interrupted or want to start fresh.
- Benefits of Regular Breaks (e.g., Pomodoro Technique)
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- Improved focus and concentration during work intervals.
- Reduced mental fatigue and burnout.
- Increased overall productivity by maintaining energy levels.
- Better management of distractions.
- Daily Log
- The "Daily Log" tab keeps a record of your completed work and break sessions for the selected date. You can review this to see how your day was structured and export it as a PDF.