Posture · Eyes

Screen distance + blink

Eye break · Seated or standing

How to do it

Sit or stand slightly farther from the screen. Soften your gaze to a far point (wall or window), take five slow blinks, then return to work.

Dose

5 reps

What you should feel

Your eyes stop straining forward

Common mistake

Staring hard or skipping the far-focus.

Make it easier

Close your eyes for a few seconds instead.

Avoid this movement if

Nothing in particular.

Why DeskBreak uses it

Looking into the distance and blinking fully gives the eyes the break a screen never offers.

Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.