STRETCHLY
A customizable break reminder for desktop. You can choose how often reminders appear and how long your spaces are.
VISIT STRETCHLY →A LITTLE HELP MAKING SPACE 🎁
You don't need an app to create space.
These are simply a few tools that can help when remembering to pause is the hardest part.
Some can remind you to make space.
Others can help you use that space for quiet, meditation or a guided practice when that's what you feel like doing.
You definitely don't need them all.
In fact, downloading six recovery apps would be a rather spectacular way of turning recovery into admin. 😎
⏸️ REMIND ME TO MAKE SPACE
WORKRAVE
A free tool that supports different kinds of breaks and lets you adjust their timing and duration.
VISIT WORKRAVE →BREAKTIMER
A simple customizable break-reminder tool for desktop, with control over frequency, duration and working hours.
VISIT BREAKTIMER →🌿 HELP ME USE THE SPACE
MEDITO
A free nonprofit meditation app with guided practices, breathing exercises and a timer.
VISIT MEDITO →PLUM VILLAGE APP
A free mindfulness app with meditations, deep relaxation and a mindfulness bell that can gently remind you to pause.
VISIT PLUM VILLAGE →INSIGHT TIMER
A large collection of guided practices plus a customizable meditation timer, with substantial free content.
VISIT INSIGHT TIMER →⌚ MAYBE YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE
APPLE WATCH MINDFULNESS
If you use an Apple Watch, you may already have a simple pause tool on your wrist. Apple's Mindfulness app includes Breathe and Reflect sessions and configurable reminders.
LEARN ABOUT APPLE MINDFULNESS →ONE LAST THING 🌱
An app can remind you that a space is available.
You decide whether you need it, what belongs inside it and how long it needs to be.
That's the experiment.
App information last checked: September 2026.