Mindfulness at the Computer

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Mindfulness at the Computer - alpha version

I’ve created an application called “Mindfulness at the Computer”, there is an alpha-version available now for download if you want to check it out:

https://sunyatazero.github.io/mindfulness-at-the-computer/

I’ve found this to be useful for me when using the computer for extended periods of time, since it reminds me to be aware of (and care for) my myself and my body, by reminding me to be mindful of my breathing and to take breaks from the computer

I welcome feedback on how it can be improved, what you like about it, etc

Kind Regards, Tord

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Can you make a Mac version? I’m really interested in this.

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Mac is supported by the Qt GUI framework which i use for the application, but there are two problems that i see:

  • Mac users have to install growl first, to support notifications
  • i don’t have access to a mac computer and i need this to build the application (i’m using pyinstaller to create the binaries)

If i find someone with a mac computer we could look into these things together. If you are willing to help out yourself, please contact me at tord.dellsen@protonmail.com

Kindest Regards, Tord

PS You can also try running from source by following these steps, but again i think you will need to install growl for the popup notifications to work (other parts of the application should work though)
/Tord

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Hi again, an update on MacOS:
I have now heard from the first Mac user and it works on his computer (running from source). Breathing notifications work as well so i’m guessing that he must have growl installed http://growl.info/

If you like you can try installing growl and then run from source: https://github.com/SunyataZero/mindfulness-at-the-computer/blob/master/docs/running-from-source.md
These instructions are for Linux and Windows but it should be very similar on Mac (i’m updating with more exact info as soon as i can)

Also if you’d like to stay up to date with new versions of the application i’ve now created a newsletter which you can sign up for at the bottom of the front page of the website (please see link above, as a new user on this forum i can only post two links in the same post)

Kind Regards, Tord

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I have major problems being mindful at the computer. I’ve starred your program on GitHub and will give it a closer look sometime within the next week @SunyataZero

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The project has moved and the new website is now: https://mindfulness-at-the-computer.github.io
Kind Regards, Tord

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Now a Mac version is available for download!
https://github.com/mindfulness-at-the-computer/mindfulness-at-the-computer/releases/download/v1.0.0-alpha.4/mindfulness-at-the-computer_alpha4_macos_build4.dmg
Kind Regards, Tord

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The alpha 4 release is now here, with downloads for GNU/Linux, MacOS and Windows available:

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There’s now an alpha6 release, you can find it here on our website: https://mindfulness-at-the-computer.gitlab.io/

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Mindfulness at the Computer: Alpha 10 Release

Mindfulness at the Computer is a mindfulness and self-care application for people spending a lot of time in front of the computer

The application reminds you to take breaks from the computer, helps you remember to stay in touch with your body and be mindful of your breathing and body while sitting at the computer, and helps you concentrate on your inhaling and exhaling when you need a breathing pause

For more info and installation instructions, please see the application website

Operating Systems

  • Windows (tested on Windows 7 and 10)
  • GNU/Linux (tested on Ubuntu 20.04 and 22.04)

Unfortunately we have not been able to build an alpha 10 version for MacOS because of lack of access to a computer with this OS. If you have a MacOS system and believe you can help us, please contact us

New in Alpha 10

  • The Breathing dialog has been redesigned
  • Breathing notifications are now using system notifications instead of a custom notification
  • New settings GUI - the settings have been simplified
    • Please note that settings are not backwards compatible with the alpha6 release
  • The rest reminders and rest screen has been removed, and only breathing reminders remain
    • The reason is to simplify and have a single aim for the application. If you are looking for rest reminder applications to complement Mindfulness at the Computer please have a look at these programs: Workrave, Stretchly

Help Us

We are grateful for feedback, for example please contact us if

  • you find a bug
  • have a suggestion for a new feature
  • there are features you miss from previous versions
  • have ideas for how to improve the interface
  • have feedback about what you like about the application and how it helps you when using the computer

You can reach us by joining our gitter chat