In a digital world where screens dominate our daily lives, LookAway is a handy macOS app designed to encourage healthier screen habits.

After a prolonged work session, LookAway takes over your screen, blurring the content and prompting you to look away for a break. It then signals when it’s time to get back to work with a sound notification.

I used to tell myself, “Just one more task,” only to get lost in work and skip breaks. But I’ve come to realize that there’s always more to do, and taking well-deserved breaks helps me return as a healthier, more focused version of myself.

I've been using LookAway for a few months now, and while it can be annoying sometimes, I know my future self is grateful for the screen breaks that protect my eye health.

The app also thoughtfully doesn't interrupt you during recordings or meetings on your device.

More recently, they’ve also added Posture Reminders and Blink Reminders, making it an even more helpful app for building healthy habits.

LookAway is priced at $14.99 as a one-time purchase per macOS device, which includes 1 year of free updates.

A 7-day free trial is available to help you see if it works for you.

Give it a try and take control of your screen breaks!