NotifyMe - Stay Healthy, Stay Productive
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A modern Windows desktop application that helps you stay healthy by reminding you to blink your eyes, take walking breaks, stay hydrated, and practice pranayama at regular intervals.
Features
👁️ Eye Blink Reminders
Default: 20 minutes | Range: 10-60 minutes Reduce digital eye strain with regular blink reminders following the science-backed 20-20-20 rule.
🚶 Walking Reminders
Default: 60 minutes | Range: 30-120 minutes Take movement breaks to improve circulation, strengthen muscles, and boost productivity by up to 30%.
💧 Water Reminders
Default: 30 minutes | Range: 20-90 minutes Stay hydrated to maintain optimal brain function and energy levels throughout the day.
🧘 Pranayama Reminders
Default: 120 minutes | Range: 60-240 minutes Take short breathing breaks to reset focus, reduce stress, and improve calm productivity.
⚙️ Smart Control
- Individually pause/resume each reminder type
- Persistent settings saved automatically
- Snooze function (delay 5 minutes)
- Test notifications for verification
🗣️ Offline Text-to-Speech (NEW!)
- Spoken reminders using Windows SAPI (pyttsx3)
- No internet required - completely offline
- Multi-language support - English default, Hindi if available
- Per-reminder control - Enable/disable TTS for each reminder individually
- Global TTS toggle - Turn speech on/off for all reminders
🎯 Lightweight & Reliable
- Runs in system tray (minimal footprint)
- Native Windows toast notifications
- No external dependencies
- Cross-compatible (Windows 10/11)
Why These Reminders Matter & Learn More
👁️ Eye Blink Reminders - Prevent Digital Eye Strain
The Problem: Screen work reduces blinking by 66%, causing dry eyes, fatigue, and strain.
The Solution: Regular blinking refreshes eyes with natural tears. Ophthalmologists recommend the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
📖 Learn more: 20-20-20 rule (American Optometric Association)
🚶 Walking Reminders - Combat Sedentary Health Risks
The Problem: Prolonged sitting causes restricted blood flow, muscle weakness, and decreased mental health.
The Solution: Even brief 5-minute walking breaks improve circulation, boost mood, and reduce health risks by up to 30%.
📖 Learn more: Sitting and sedentary behavior (CDC)
💧 Hydration Reminders - Maintain Cognitive Function
The Problem: Even 2% dehydration impairs concentration, memory, and causes fatigue.
The Solution: Regular water intake maintains brain function and prevents headaches. Recommended: 8-10 glasses daily.
📖 Learn more: Water intake and hydration basics (NHS)
🧘 Pranayama Reminders - Restore Calm Focus
The Problem: Long stretches of focused work can lead to shallow breathing and stress buildup.
The Solution: Short pranayama breaks promote calm focus, reduce tension, and reset the nervous system.
| 📖 Learn more: Breathing exercises for stress (NHS) | NirogYoga Knowledge Base |
Getting Started
- Download and install NotifyMe
- Launch the application
- Configure your reminder intervals
- Start receiving healthy reminders!
Need Help?
- Check troubleshooting tips
- Review configuration options
- Open the help page from the tray menu
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