Taking regular breaks from the computer is key to protecting your health. That doesn't have to mean stopping working - switching to a non-computer task also serves the same purpose

The longer and harder you work without a break, the more fatigue and damage will build up, and the greater your risk of developing aches, pains and more serious RSI conditions. You're also more likely to get tired eyes, headaches, and start making more mistakes as your concentration is affected

Ideally, you should take regular short breaks of 5-10 minutes' duration every hour. Use these breaks to get up and walk away from your computer, do some simple stretch exercises, or even just switch to a non-computer based task for a while - a change is just as good as a rest

PostureMinder's break reminders are flexible reminders that remind you whenever you've used your computer continuously for a set period of time, typically 50 mins or an hour. Of course if you leave your computer to take a break before you get a reminder, the software will automatically reset its break timer on your return to the computer







Micro-breaks* are very short breaks of a few seconds to around a minute. They're intended to help you avoid fatigue and maintain tip-top performance at work. You stay at your desk, but use the micro-break to relax your muscles, rest your eyes by focusing on a distant object, and think about your posture

PostureMinder's break and micro-break reminders promote good break habits. The period between break reminders, like all of PostureMinder's parameters, are under your control, so you can customise PostureMinder to suit your personal way of working. Unlike some break reminder products on the market, PostureMinder will never try to force you to take a break when you're in the middle of an important piece of work

* Micro-break reminders only in Professional Edition