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Work Break Timer & Notification Tool

Boost productivity and prevent burnout with this customizable work break timer. Features audio alerts, browser notifications, and ergonomic cycle presets.

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About

This Work Break Notification Tool is designed to mitigate the physiological risks associated with prolonged sedentary behavior and computer use. Research in ergonomics suggests that micro-breaks significantly reduce the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). By structuring time into focused work intervals separated by active recovery periods, users can maintain high cognitive function while reducing physical fatigue.

The tool utilizes a drift-free timing algorithm ensuring precision regardless of browser throttling. It adheres to the standard productivity cycle where Tcycle consists of a focus period followed by a restorative break. Unlike static timers, this application manages the state transitions automatically, guiding the user through short and long recovery phases to optimize mental endurance.

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Formulas

The total session duration Tsession for a full productivity block consisting of n cycles is calculated as:

Tsession = n × (twork + tshort) + tlong

Where:

  • n = Number of cycles before a long break (typically 4).
  • twork = Duration of the focus interval.
  • tshort = Duration of the short recovery interval.
  • tlong = Duration of the extended recovery interval.

Reference Data

TechniqueWork Interval (min)Short Break (min)Long Break (min)Ideal Use Case
Standard Cycle25515General productivity & focus
52-17 Rule521730Deep work sessions
Ultradian Rhythm902045Creative/Complex tasks
20-20-20 Rule200.33 (20s)N/AEye strain reduction
FlowtimeVariablet ÷ 5VariableFlow state maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Browsers often throttle inactive tabs to save battery. This tool uses a "delta-time" algorithm that compares the current system timestamp against the target end time, ensuring the countdown remains accurate even if the visual interface updates less frequently in the background.
Yes, provided you grant the requested permissions. The tool uses the native Web Notification API, which pushes system-level alerts (like OS notifications) that appear over other windows.
While the 25/5 minute split is popular, ergonomic studies suggest the "52-17" rule (52 minutes work, 17 minutes break) may be more aligned with natural cognitive energy peaks.
Yes. There is a toggle in the settings panel to mute the audio chime while keeping visual and desktop notifications active.
No. All logic is executed 100% client-side in your browser. Your settings are stored locally on your device using LocalStorage and are never sent to any server.