A few years ago, I read Indistractable by Nir Eyal — a book that completely changed the way I thought about focus, attention, and self-care in the digital world. The ideas from that book stuck with me. But it wasn’t until recently, during a crazy workweek, that those lessons hit home in a very real way.
Last week at the office, my schedule was packed. Meetings, coding, designing — everything back-to-back. At some point during the day, I realized something unsettling:
I hadn’t moved my eyes away from my screen for hours.
It almost felt like I had become part of the screen.
It wasn’t just my eyes that hurt.
It was my mind.
It was my soul.
I knew I needed a break — not just from work, but from constant screen engagement.
Finding a Solution (That Actually Works)
Most of my work happens inside browsers like Arc, Brave, and sometimes Vivaldi. So instead of building a full web app, I decided the most useful solution would be a Chrome extension — something that could gently remind me to take care of my eyes and my mind while working.
That’s how Blink Blink was born.
When I start my workday now, I simply enable Blink Blink. I customize my break intervals — sometimes every 10 minutes during intense stretches, sometimes every hour when I’m flowing.
And if I feel the need to take a break before the timer, I can use the “freestyle break” option too. (Because some days, waiting even 10 minutes feels too long.)
But Breaks Aren’t Enough
Early on, I noticed a new problem:
When I took a break, I often just switched to another screen — checking my phone, social media, news, whatever.
That wasn’t really a break for my mind. It was just swapping distractions.
So I added something different.
Now, every time Blink Blink reminds me to pause, it shows me a pleasant quote — selected from one of four categories:
- Stoic Wisdom
- Zen / Buddhist Teachings
- Motivational Words
- Mindfulness Reminders
Reading these quotes makes me think.
It pulls me into a different, quieter headspace — if only for a few moments.
And those moments are powerful.
After a Week of Using It Myself…
After practicing with Blink Blink for just one week, I felt a genuine difference.
My eyes felt better.
My mind felt lighter.
I wasn’t just surviving my screen time — I was moving through it with more care.
That’s when I decided:
This isn’t something I should keep to myself.
I wanted to share Blink Blink with anyone else who might be feeling the same screen fatigue that I was.
Introducing: Blink Blink 🌿
A simple Chrome extension to help you follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds), combined with a touch of mindfulness.
- Set your own break intervals (10 mins to 1 hour)
- Freestyle breaks whenever you need one
- See calming quotes instead of getting pulled into another screen
- Lightweight, offline, no tracking
- Dark mode friendly
It’s simple. It’s calming. It’s made with love. 💚
It’s Just $1 (And You Can Gift More if You Wish)
Blink Blink is a one-time purchase for just $1.
That’s it.
No subscriptions. No upsells. No ads.
I wanted to keep it accessible for everyone — and if you love it and want to support my little side hustle, you can always gift a little more later.
You can get the extension here:
👉 Download Blink Blink
Thanks for reading my story.
I hope Blink Blink helps you, even in a small way, to care for your eyes, your mind, and your attention.
Stay mindful. Stay kind to yourself. 🌱
