DeskRest is a smart break reminder that helps reduce eye strain, supports better posture, and promotes work-life balance through beautiful, non-intrusive reminders
Quick 20-second short breaks let you rest your eyes and adjust your posture without losing momentum. Longer 3-minute long breaks give you time to stand, stretch, and mentally reset. Customize both durations to match your ideal work rhythm. Simple actions that compound into better health and sustained energy.
DeskRest automatically detects when you're busy and pauses break reminders until you're ready.
Build healthy habits that actually stick with beautiful streak visualizations. Transform break-taking into an engaging habit with motivating progress tracking that makes workplace wellness feel rewarding and sustainable.
Time to recharge! Your break is just around the corner.
Choose your perfect break reminder style. Enable our cursor-following countdown, traditional notifications, or both. The subtle cursor timer appears exactly where your attention is focused, keeping you aware without interrupting your flow.
How a simple app helped users fall back in love with their work
DeskRest transformed my workday. The break reminders are perfectly timed, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my productivity and well-being.
UX Designer
As someone who often gets lost in coding sessions, DeskRest helps me maintain a healthy work rhythm. The customizable settings fit perfectly into my workflow.
Software Engineer
The posture reminder feature is brilliant! It's subtle yet effective. Since using DeskRest, my neck pain has significantly reduced and I feel more energized.
Software Engineer
Create unlimited custom break routines targeting your specific needs. From eye strain and shoulder tension to standing transitions, create exactly what you need, when you need it.
Protect your spine and reduce neck strain with posture flash reminders. These gentle, customizable screen flashes subtly remind you to check your sitting position without disrupting your workflow.
Break the cycle of endless workdays with Clock Out. Set your ideal rest hours and let DeskRest enforce them with personalized messages that help you step away from your desk and into your life.
Design your ideal break with personalized backgrounds, audio cues, and custom themes. Command your workflow with keyboard shortcuts and Apple Shortcuts automation. Instantly adjust timers, pause reminders, or extend focus sessions.
DeskRest is packed with advanced features that reveal themselves naturally once you dive in.
Set fully adjustable deep work periods that automatically transition into well-deserved breaks when complete.
Define your work schedule and DeskRest automatically activates only during productive hours—weekdays, weekends, or custom schedules.
Smart pause and reset functionality that recognizes when you step away, preventing unnecessary break reminders during natural breaks.
Always know when your next break begins. Controls adapt to your workflow.
Seamless macOS integration that starts DeskRest automatically, so your wellness routine never misses a beat.
Customize every detail of your break alerts. From advance warnings to cursor countdowns. Ensuring notifications fit perfectly into your workflow.
Assign different exercises to short vs. long breaks, creating varied routines that prevent monotony.
Automatic detection of extended absences that prevents immediate break bombardment when you return to work.
Dozens of thoughtful details and powerful features are waiting for you—each designed to make your workday healthier and more productive.
DeskRest is here to help you overcome these challenges. Start using the app today and experience a more balanced, productive work routine!
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