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BreakTime displays a message window that overlays the other windows on your screen. This window displays itself according to the way it's been configured. If you want to dismiss the BreakTime window, simply click on it.
BreakTime is a "tray icon" program. It is designed to start when your computer starts and display a small icon on you taskbar that communicates the status of the program
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To configure BreakTime, right-click on the BreakTime tray icon, or on the BreakTime display window (when it is active). When you do you will see this menu:
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Exit BreakTime - Exit the program Help.. - Brings up these help files About.. - Displays program information Show Options - Configure the program Active - Controls whether the BreakTime program is active |
BreakTime is a highly configurable program. It can serve your needs in the way you see fit. BreakTime can actually be used in several different ways.
Break Reminder
We all need help taking breaks from our computers. The following items will help you configure BreakTime for this purpose.| Configuration Item | Recommendations |
| 1. How often do you want it to display? | Every 20 or 30 minutes works well |
| 2. How long do you want it to display? | At least 30 seconds. Up to 5 minutes if you want to take longer breaks |
| 3. Customize the background | Customize the background using colors or images you like. |
| 4. Do you want it to display the time? | This may or may not be important to you. If you loose track of time while on the computer, this could be a real help |
| 5. Do you want it to play a sound | If you are in your office but not looking at your computer when break time comes, the sound alert will help you know. |
Affirmation Display
An affirmation is a repetitious positive statement used to help bring about change. If you are using affirmations, then BreakTime can help you do them while you are on the computer. You can display a custom message, and you can display that message as often as every minute.
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| 1. Display the message often? | Display your affirmation as often as you like. High frequency repititions would be every 1-2 minutes, moderate frequency every 10-15 minutes, and low frequency every 20 minutes or more. |
| 2. Custom message | BreakTime will let you enter your own message. This is where you enter your affirmation |
| 3. Use sound | Use sound to help you remember you affirmation. You could record yourself saying the affirmation so that you hear it, as well as see it |