What the break bank is
The break bank is a running balance of break time you’ve earned but haven’t used. Every minute you work adds to it at the rate your ratio defines. When you take a break, the app deducts what you use.
The bank never resets on its own. Unused break carries forward within a session, between sessions, and across days — indefinitely. There’s no “use it or lose it.”
How it accumulates
Break time accrues continuously while you’re working. With a 1:3 ratio, every 3 minutes of work adds 1 minute to your bank. The accumulation is continuous — you don’t need to complete a full work block to earn partial break time.
Taking a break
When you tap Take break, the app starts drawing from your bank. The bank won’t go below zero — if you take more break than you’ve earned, you simply spend down to zero. You can still take a break with an empty bank; you just won’t be adding to the balance.
Unused break from a break segment carries over when you resume work. You’re never penalised for cutting a break short.
What the app shows
The break bank balance is visible in different forms depending on your current state:
- While working — shows your current break balance (what you’ve earned and haven’t spent)
- During a break — shows remaining break time in your bank
- While idle — shows your saved balance from the last session
Resetting the bank
The only way to zero your break bank is Big Break. This is a deliberate reset — use it when you’re genuinely done for the day and want to start fresh. It requires confirmation because it’s irreversible.
Ending a session normally or via Interruption preserves your bank balance.
FAQ
Can I see my total accumulated break time?
Yes. The bank balance is shown on the main screen whenever you’re idle or working.
Does my bank balance affect my Insights?
Yes — the break balance metric in Insights shows whether you typically spend close to what you earn (80–120% is considered balanced). A persistently large bank might suggest your ratio earns break faster than you use it.
What happens to my bank if I change my ratio?
Your existing balance is unaffected. The new ratio only applies to work you do after the change.