Traditional break reminder apps often fail because they rely on pop-up notifications that are simple to ignore or dismiss when you are busy. TinyTimeouts takes a fundamentally different approach by integrating wellness directly where your workday actually lives: your calendar.

Designed as a browser extension for Google Chrome and Edge, TinyTimeouts automatically scans for gaps between your meetings and books real, actionable breaks—such as 10+ lunges, a 10-minute walk, or 5 minutes of guided breathing. You can fully customize your routine by picking the activities you enjoy or adding your own, setting your preferred work hours, and adjusting the frequency of your breaks.

To ensure your self-care time remains protected, TinyTimeouts can mark these scheduled breaks as 'busy' so incoming meetings cannot steal your time.

Pros of TinyTimeouts

Integrates directly with Google Calendar and Outlook
Marks breaks as 'busy' to prevent meeting overlaps
Customizable activities (choose pre-made or add your own)
Available as an extension for Chrome and Edge

Cons of TinyTimeouts

Limited to browser extensions for Chrome and Edge
Relies on calendar gaps to schedule breaks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TinyTimeouts?

TinyTimeouts is a browser extension for Chrome and Edge that automatically finds gaps between your meetings and schedules wellness breaks—like walks, breathing exercises, or stretches—right into your Google Calendar or Outlook.

Which calendar platforms are supported?

TinyTimeouts works with Google Calendar and Outlook.

Can I customize the types of breaks I get?

Yes, you can pick the activities you like from pre-set options or add your own, as well as tune how often they appear and set your specific work hours.