Technology keeps us connected and productive. In addition, laptops help business owners and their employees become more mobile as it becomes increasingly easier to bring work along for the ride during travel. There’s even a term for it…digital nomads! With all this screen time, though, it’s crucial for your personal health to take frequent breaks. In this post, we’ll discuss several desktop apps you can utilize to help you build breaktime into your routine. We’ll also cover our fully furnished short term rentals, which make it a snap to work while staying temporarily here in Shreveport!
Give yourself a break!
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One important consideration as you look to download a desktop app…do you use Mac or Windows? Of course, some apps are cross-platform compatible, but make sure to check on whether the program will work with the specific machine you’re running.
Some of the many available options include…
- Time Out – Break Reminders is customizable and allows you to set the time limits on how often and how long to take your breaks. If needed, you can skip the reminder, but it’s not optimal!
- Focus Booster is more than just a timer! It also allows you to track your work progress so you can see what you’re accomplishing in a day’s time. Focus Booster uses the “pomodoro technique” to help kickstart your productivity one small chunk at a time. It’s an interesting concept…read more on the company’s website to see if this might be a good fit for you!
- Wakeout is chock full of exercises you can integrate into your timed break periods. It offers a fun format that’s perfect for the mental and physical break you didn’t know you needed. Way to go for making progress on that long list of emails!
Please keep in mind that we are providing information about these applications / programs as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! We don’t specifically endorse any of the apps listed or companies connected to them.
Dual-purpose fully furnished short term rentals for work or leisure
After you complete your working hours for the day, turn off the laptop and relax in our fully furnished short term rentals. We’ve carefully decorated and equipped each condo for rent with the essentials you need to comfortably live short-term in Shreveport-Bossier City. Each rental includes access to your own kitchen area, complete with fridge, stove, kitchen utensils, Keurig, pots & pans and more. Want to bake some homemade cookies or make a healthy salad? You can! In addition, rentals feature in-unit washer and dryer machines so you can do laundry anytime of the day or night. Don’t stress about laundromats anymore!
Several other great aspects about renting with us…we include utilities in your monthly bill, so you don’t have to stress about paying separate trash, cable TV or water bills. We also have several pet-friendly rentals for your convenience. Ask us about our parking arrangements as well…some rentals have covered parking spaces to protect your vehicle!
Interested in learning more? Ask Debi at Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing about our current availability. You can call 318-548-6156 or send a message on our Contact form. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sources: https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/add-years-to-your-life-with-these-4-work-break-apps/313416, https://medium.com/breaks-for-eyes/these-3-simple-mac-apps-will-help-you-take-breaks-and-get-rid-of-eye-strain-7d99e98a8719, https://www.howtogeek.com/322433/four-simple-timers-that-remind-you-to-take-breaks-from-your-computer/, https://changingpaces.com/five-free-apps-to-help-remind-you-to-take-a-break/
