# Enso Retreat

> Simple break reminder program that periodically blocks your computer to force rest, with transparent interface, ability to skip breaks when certain programs are running, and customizable wallpapers during lock periods.

- **URL:** https://gchristensen.github.io/retreat/
- **Category:** Health & Break Reminders
- **Tags:** Break Reminder, forced-breaks, Open Source, Windows
- **Updated:** 2026-03-16 21:30
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/de/items/enso-retreat

## Details

## Overview

Enso Retreat is a simple break reminder program which periodically blocks your computer to force you to rest. It's embedded into Enso Launcher as an optional module, but also available as a separate application.

## Key Features

### Forced Break Enforcement
- Periodically blocks your computer to ensure rest
- Transparent interface and gentle break notification
- Enforces breaks to prevent overwork

### Smart Break Management
- Ability to skip the first break once per day
- Automatically skip breaks when certain programs are running
- Skip breaks when user shows no activity (useful for movies or games)
- Intelligent break scheduling based on actual usage

### Customization
- Place favorite wallpapers over desktop when computer is locked
- Configure period duration (how often breaks occur)
- Set break duration (how long breaks last)
- Adjust settings to match your work patterns

## Configuration

**Periodic Break**: Occurs once in a specified period of time (near to the end of it)
- **Period Duration**: Time between breaks in minutes
- **Break Duration**: Length of each break in minutes

## Platform

Primarily Windows, available as standalone or Enso Launcher module

## Open Source

Available on GitHub at github.com/GChristensen/retreat

## Philosophy

Takes a firm approach to break enforcement, ensuring users actually rest rather than simply ignoring reminders.

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