Choose how you want to experience your pause. Three modes, each designed for different needs: complete disconnection, time awareness, or guided breathing.
Hidden Mode
Complete black screen with only your phrase visible.
For maximum disconnection from the screen. The timer runs silently in the background, but you see nothing except your chosen phrase. Minimal cognitive load, maximum focus on the pause itself.
- When to use: When you want complete visual disconnection, maximum concentration, or minimal distractions.
- Best for: Deep resets, meditation practice, or when you need to fully detach from digital stimuli.
- Experience: Put the device down and forget about it. The phrase serves as a gentle reminder of your intention.
Ghost Mode
Dim timer display for time awareness.
A semi-transparent timer shows the remaining time without being distracting. You maintain awareness of the pause duration while staying focused on the moment.
- When to use: When you need time awareness but want to avoid constant checking or distraction.
- Best for: Work breaks, scheduled pauses, or when you're learning to take regular breaks.
- Experience: A subtle time reference that doesn't demand attention but provides gentle orientation.
Breathing Mode
Guided breathing dot at 6 breaths per minute.
An animated square with a moving dot guides your breathing rhythm. Follow the visual cues: Inhale, Hold, Exhale, Hold. The 6-breaths-per-minute pace (~0.1 Hz) supports heart-rate variability (HRV) and autonomic balance.
- When to use: When you want structured breathing guidance, physiological support, or help maintaining a calm rhythm.
- Best for: Stress relief, HRV training, or when you prefer guided practice over unstructured pause.
- Experience: Visual guidance helps maintain consistent breathing pace. The square indicator moves along the edges with phase labels (Inhale, Hold, Exhale, Hold).
- Learn more: Breathing & 6 bpm: what changes and why
How to choose
There's no "best" mode — choose what fits your current need:
- Hidden → Maximum disconnection, minimal stimulation
- Ghost → Time awareness without distraction
- Breathing → Structured guidance, physiological support
You can switch modes anytime. Experiment and see what works for different situations — morning reset, afternoon break, or evening wind-down.