Sensory icon Sensory · 1–2 min · Work Calm Quiet

20-20-20 Eye Rule

Twenty seconds. Twenty feet. Done.

Look far for twenty seconds—your eyes will thank you.

Best for

Every twenty minutes of screen time

Afterwards

Eyes feel fresher; headaches ease off.

Steps

  1. Set a reminder if you need one.
  2. Look out window or down hallway.
  3. Soft gaze on distant object.
  4. Blink ten times. Back to screen.

A 1–2 minute sensory brain break designed for desk workers and office teams. Follow the steps below—no equipment or signup required.

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