My Mac Apps » Breakin'
Summary and Features
Breakin' is designed to encourage healthy work habits by reminding you to take regular breaks. Whether you’re immersed in tasks or multitasking, it can help you step away and recharge. Prioritize your well-being and work-life balance today!
- Flexible Breaks: Schedule automatic reminders or trigger breaks manually based on your preferences.
- Custom Reminders: Create personalized messages with emojis and set the tone for your breaks.
- Display Locking: Lock all connected screens (both physical and spaces) to nudge you away from work.
- Adaptive Functionality: Automatically skip breaks if you’re busy or pause Breakin' when video conferencing.
- Tailored Experience: Randomize or select specific break reminders, customize background colors, and mute audio during breaks.
- Seamless Integration: Use keyboard shortcuts to pause, skip, or start breaks. Automatically launch Breakin' when your Mac starts up.
- Universal Compatibility: Runs smoothly on macOS Ventura through Tahoe, with support for both Intel and Apple Silicon CPUs.
- Compact and Efficient: Lightweight design ensures fast performance without burdening your system.
- Privacy-First: No data ever leaves your Mac. All settings and activities are saved locally.
NOTE: Breakin' is Donation-ware: fully functional, but with certain features disabled. If you find it useful, you're invited to Buy me a Coffee. In return, I'll send you a personal license key that gives you access to all functionality.
Reviews
- Mac Treasure (19 July, 2024, reviewed v1.10)
Screenshots
Encouraged Breaks
Breakin' takes over all of your Mac's screens to encourage you to take a break
Flexible break reminders
Optionally skip breaks when you're not ready to take one by either pausing
Create custom reminders
Define your own break reminders, which can include emojis