Awesome Tool of the Day: WorkRave

Posted Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:33 PM by cromwellryan

Countdown to Micro-break, Rest-break, and get-out-of-there-break.I found this tool about 5 years ago and then lost it during a job move.  I've been looking for it ever since and finally found it through StumbleUpon today.  Most will find it a little annoying and kind of stupid, but it was great when I stuck with it.

WorkRave is a little status tray application that tells you when to take a break, gives you exercises to do, and locks your computer so you do them.  These aren't "Pump you up!" exercises, but instead blink every-once-in-a-while, keep-your-body-from-atrophy exercises.

One of many exercises presented during a rest break.

You might feel like your doing less at first, but I guarantee you'll feel much better throughout the day and, in the end, be more productive.  Over time, I learned to do some of these things on my own, but this is just a gentle tap on the shoulder.

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