Break Reminder

Break Reminder is a thoughtfully designed Chrome extension that promotes digital wellness by providing timely reminders to take regular breaks during work sessions. With its beautiful interface, flexible scheduling, and zero-data-collection approach, it's the perfect companion for anyone who spends extended periods working at a computer.

Product Overview What is Break Reminder? Break Reminder is a lightweight Chrome extension that intelligently reminds you to step away from your screen at regular intervals you define. Whether you're coding, writing, designing, or working through administrative tasks, this extension helps maintain healthy work-break cycles that research shows can significantly boost productivity and well-being.

Core Purpose The extension addresses a common workplace challenge: the tendency to work continuously without breaks, leading to eye strain, fatigue, and diminished productivity. By providing gentle, customizable reminders, Break Reminder creates a sustainable work rhythm that benefits both your immediate focus and long-term health.

Key Features

1. Three Flexible Break Intervals Users can choose from three scientifically-backed break intervals:

10-Minute Interval: Designed for intensive, focused work such as programming, detailed design work, or complex problem-solving. Frequent reminders maintain peak focus and prevent eye strain from accumulating.

20-Minute Interval: The default and recommended option based on productivity research. This interval represents the optimal balance between uninterrupted work time and regular breaks for most knowledge workers.

30-Minute Interval: Ideal for deep work sessions, meetings, or administrative tasks where frequent interruptions would be counterproductive. Still maintains healthy break cycles while allowing extended focus periods.

2. Intuitive Toggle Control The extension features a professional toggle switch that enables users to activate or deactivate reminders with a single click. The visual feedback is immediate and clear:

Green toggle indicates reminders are active

Gray toggle indicates reminders are off

Smooth animation provides satisfying interaction feedback

3. Real-Time Status Display A dedicated status box shows at-a-glance information:

Current reminder status (On/Off with color indicators)

Active timer interval when reminders are enabled

Subtle pulse animation when active, providing visual confirmation

4. Beautiful User Interface The extension showcases modern design principles:

Purple gradient background creating a professional yet approachable aesthetic

Clean white panels for content readability

Smooth animations with 0.3-0.4 second transitions

Professional typography using system fonts for optimal clarity

Responsive layout optimized for the 380-pixel popup width

5. Desktop Notifications When the selected break interval expires, users receive a desktop notification featuring:

Title: "☕ Time for a Break!"

Message: Customized message indicating the work duration

Coffee cup icon: Professional 128x128px icon for visual recognition

High priority: Ensures the notification captures user attention

Dismissible: Click to acknowledge and close

6. Persistent Settings Storage The extension remembers your preferences across sessions:

Your enabled/disabled status is saved

Your chosen interval preference is retained

Settings survive browser restarts and updates

All data stored locally in Chrome's secure storage