DeskRest Blog

Discover tips, tricks, and insights to improve your work-life balance, boost productivity, and maintain your well-being throughout your workday.

DeskRest 1.8.0: "Clock Out" - DeskRest's New Feature to Help You Actually Leave Work at Work

3 min readApp Update

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Breaks: What It's Really Doing to Your Career

4 min readBreaks, Burnout, Creativity

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

DeskRest 1.7.0: Seamless Break Integration and Enhanced Control

3 min readApp Update

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

Forget the 8-Hour Workday: How Micro-Breaks Are Revolutionizing Office Productivity

3 min readEmployee Wellness, Time Management

Micro-breaks (30 seconds to 5 minutes) are revolutionizing workplace productivity by replacing traditional continuous work patterns with strategic short pauses that prevent mental fatigue and boost output quality.

DeskRest 1.5.0: Smarter Breaks That Respect Your Focus

3 min readApp Update

Skipping breaks isn't just bad for your health — it's sabotaging your career by stunting creativity, hampering decision-making, increasing burnout risk, and causing missed networking opportunities.

The Hidden Dangers of Working From Home (And How to Overcome Them)

6 min readRemote Work, Work-Life Balance

Discover eight hidden dangers of working from home and practical solutions to protect your health and productivity.

DeskRest 1.4.0: Your Breaks, Your Style

3 min readApp Update

Transform your work breaks with DeskRest 1.4.0, featuring fully customizable break screens that let you create the perfect environment for your rejuvenating moments away from work.

Understanding Digital Eye Strain: Causes and Symptoms

4 min readEye Strain, Computer Vision Syndrome

Discover how extended screen time affects your eye health and learn to recognize the warning signs of digital eye strain - a modern challenge affecting millions of digital device users worldwide.

DeskRest 1.3.0: Smarter Break Detection for Video Content

3 min readApp Update

DeskRest 1.3.0 introduces smart break detection that automatically schedules reminders around your video content.

2024 Best 8 Black Friday Deals on Mac Apps

5 min readDeals, Mac Apps, Software

Discover the 8 best Black Friday Mac app deals for 2024, with discounts up to 70% off on essential creative, productivity, and utility software.

The Art of the Power Break: 7 Types of Breaks That Recharge Your Brain

5 min readWorkplace Wellness, Break Management

Discover seven strategic power breaks designed to boost your productivity and mental clarity at work, from quick movement sessions to mindful moments.

Beyond Coffee: Energy Boosters to Get You Through the Workday

5 min readProductivity, Office Tips, Energy Management

Discover practical alternatives to coffee for maintaining energy throughout your workday, from hydration and movement to nutrition and mindfulness techniques.

How to Improve Your Well-Being While Working

5 min readWellness, Productivity

In today's fast-paced work environment, productivity is often prioritized over personal well-being. Learn how to maintain a sustainable balance and boost your productivity.

The 20-20-20 Method: How a Simple Rule Can Revolutionize Your Workday

5 min readEye Strain, Productivity

Discover the game-changing approach to eye strain relief that's taking the workplace by storm. Learn how this simple rule can boost your productivity and well-being.