BreakTime 2.1

BreakTime is an application that allows you to set times for you to take breaks. It runs on the menubar, from where you can see how long it is until your next break and access the application settings. When a break is due, your screen will be partially blacked out and a timer will be displayed for the duration of the break. You can either postpone the break or bypass it completely, if you are doing something important. The default time between breaks is 20 minutes and the length of the break is 2 minutes.

From the Preferences window, you can change the time between breaks and the length of the breaks using two sliding bars. If you don't want to be able to postpone the breaks, you can check the Enforce break setting, which will prevent switching apps and clicking the done button before your break is over. This is a nice way to force yourself to take breaks. From here, you can also enable or disable the application and even set it to start at login.

BreakTime is an inexpensive app that can be of use to people who work on their computers for quite some hours. It is very important to take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive stress injuries and even to clear out your mind to be more productive and avoid mistakes. And BreakTime is a great tool to remind yourself to take those breaks.