Screen Rest· Calm Down Fast
Simple ways to take a break
Small pauses. Room to reset
Eye eights
Watch the example, then trace a figure eight with your eyes on your own, keeping your head still. You do not need to look at the screen. Do 5 in one direction, then 5 in the other
Look into the distance
Look at an object more than 6 metres away for 20 seconds. Look away from the screen; if that distance is unavailable, choose a distant object you can see
Darkness
Close your eyes and gently cover them with your palms to make it dark. Do not press on your eyes. Sit like this for one minute, or stop earlier if you wish
Close and open your eyes
Watch the example, then repeat on your own. You do not need to look at the screen. Close your eyes gently over 1 second, keep them closed for 4 seconds, then open over 1 second. Keep your eyes open for 1 second between repetitions. Repeat 10 times automatically — 69 seconds in total. Do not squeeze your eyelids or force your eyes open. Pause or stop if uncomfortable
Closing this window ends the exercise
Reminders
Off by default. Choose an interval from 20 to 60 minutes in 5-minute steps; the next reminder time is shown. Click a notification to choose an exercise or postpone it by 5, 15 or 30 minutes. After that, your chosen interval resumes. You can turn reminders off at any time. Chrome and system settings may delay or hide notifications
More ways to take a break
Calm Down Fast for Android
Screen Rest gives your eyes a break. Want to move or breathe too? Try Calm Down Fast on your phone
Choose a breathing, movement or focus exercise. Follow the steps at your own pace
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