Relax Break

The Relax Break is a 5-minute timer that can be set up to twice a day, designed to work as a mindfulness practice bookending your workday. Use your first Relax break in the morning to ground yourself, get centered, and set an intention for what you want to accomplish. Use your second break at the end of the day to pause, self-assess, and recap how things went.

Timer states

Idle — Displays the start time of your next break.
Time to start — The border and play button flash. Press play to start the timer and begin your break.
Running — The countdown displays while your break is in progress.
Complete — Press the green checkmark to receive credit for your break. Your next break's start time will then appear.

Daily progress

100% complete — You finished both of your daily Relax breaks.
50% complete — You finished 1 out of 2.
0% complete — You missed both.

Why it matters

Bookending your day with intention and reflection is a simple but powerful mindfulness practice. Starting your morning with a clear plan helps you move through the day with focus rather than reacting to whatever comes up first. Ending your day with a quick self-check lets you recognize what worked, notice what didn't, and carry that awareness into tomorrow, building a habit of continuous, gentle course correction for your wellbeing over time.

Beyond this structured approach, a Relax break is still yours to use however helps you reset, deep breathing, a short meditation, calming music, or a quiet moment to yourself. However you spend it, taking time to relax and recharge helps prevent burnout and keeps you performing at your best.

Relax Break

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