Intermission for Mac

What it does

Intermission is a simple app that helps you look away from your screen periodically. It's based on the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds) but can be adjusted to your liking with multiple customizations.

Intermission is a native Mac break reminder with gentle notifications, full-screen breaks, adjustable skipping, Auto Pause, and Focus Timers. Free 7-day trial, no subscription.

Take regular screen breaks with gentle notifications or full-screen reminders. Choose how hard they are to skip. Choose notifications or full-screen breaks. Skip immediately, after a short wait, or not at all. Auto Pause helps breaks wait during calls, videos, screen sharing, and full-screen apps. Full-screen breaks cover every connected display, so another screen won’t distract you. Intermission helps you look away, stand up, or reset at regular intervals. It stays quietly in your menu bar until it’s time for a break. Follow the 20-20-20 rule or choose a schedule that suits your day. A native Mac utility without accounts, subscriptions, or unnecessary complexity. Start with the…from tryintermission.com

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