Pick up where you left off.
Quick answers about using Mindful Break. If you still need help, email oguz@oguzerol.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the app?
Mindful Break is currently under Microsoft Store review. There is no public download link yet. The product page will be updated when it becomes available.
How do I close the full-screen reminder?
Press Esc or choose Close or Continue. Alt+F4 also hides the window. The app keeps running in the system tray; choose Quit app from its tray menu to stop it completely.
Why am I not getting reminders?
Check that the app is running in the system tray and reminders are not paused in Settings. Reminders do not run after you quit the app. Resuming reminders starts a new six-hour interval; the tray menu can open a break immediately.
What happens after unlocking or snoozing?
With reminders enabled, unlocking Windows can show a reminder. Repeated unlocks within 60 seconds of the last reminder are combined. A five-minute snooze keeps the same break session and recorded check-ins. The timer checks every 15 seconds, so allow a small delay.
Does it have to start with Windows?
No. Settings → Start with Windows is optional. If Windows has blocked startup, also check its startup-app settings. When reminders are paused, relaunching does not open an automatic full-screen reminder; a manual break is still available.
Will changing the language translate my notes?
No. Settings → Language lets you choose from 20 offline interface languages. Notes stay as you wrote them. Arabic and Urdu use right-to-left layouts. Native file dialogs may use the Windows display language.
How do I back up or clear my journal?
Settings → Export JSON backup saves journal entries to a file you choose; it does not back up settings. Clear journal entries asks for confirmation and includes local recovery copies. Copies exported elsewhere remain under your control. There is no backup-import button in the app.
I saw a record-reading or incomplete-deletion warning.
Before deleting files, use Settings → Open data folder to locate them. If records cannot be read, the app preserves the files and pauses new entries. If cleanup reports an error, do not assume deletion is complete. Contact support with the warning text; private notes are not needed.