# Stretch break reminder on WhatsApp

> Daily WhatsApp reminders to stand up, stretch and rest your eyes during long desk days. Set the times once. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/stretch-break (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Three breaks a workday: "Every day at 11am, 3pm and 5pm remind me to stand up and stretch for 2 minutes"
- Eyes: "Every day at 12pm and 4pm remind me to look away from the screen for a minute"
- A walk after lunch: "Every day at 1:30pm remind me to take a 10-minute walk"

A stretch break reminder on WhatsApp is a few messages during the workday telling you to stand up, stretch or rest your eyes. With Mindie, send "every day at 11am, 3pm and 5pm remind me to stand up and stretch for 2 minutes" once, and they come every day.

Long desk days slip by in big blocks. You sit down after lunch and look up at six. A message at set times breaks the block without needing an app or a watch.

## When to set it

- **Mid-morning and mid-afternoon,** when focus usually dips.
- **After lunch,** for a short walk.
- **Before the end of the day,** a last stretch.

## Why breaks get skipped

- **Deep work.** The best focus is also when you forget your body.
- **Muted notifications.** Wellness apps are the first to get silenced.
- **No fixed time.** "I'll take a break soon" rarely happens.

## Habits that help

- **Keep it short.** Two minutes is easier to say yes to than fifteen.
- **Pair it with water.** See [drink water reminders](/reminders/drink-water).
- **Weekdays only:** say "every weekday" if you don't want them at weekends.

## How Mindie handles it

Send the times in one message. Mindie sets a daily reminder for each. Reply "push it 30 minutes" if you're in a meeting.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't track activity** or count steps.
- **It isn't medical advice.**

## FAQ

### Can Mindie remind me every hour?
Yes. Mindie can repeat a reminder every hour. To keep it to working hours, list each time you want, like 10, 11, 12 and so on, in one message, and each becomes a daily reminder.

### Can I skip weekends?
Yes. Say "every weekday" instead of "every day" and it runs Monday to Friday.

### Is a stretch reminder medical advice?
No. If you have pain or an injury, talk to a professional about what's right for you.

### Can I set a stretch at set times instead of hourly?
Yes. Give the exact times, like "every weekday at 11am and 3pm remind me to stretch".

### Can this be a daily habit?
Yes. Text "stretch every day at 3pm" as a habit, and reply done to keep the streak.

## Related
- [Drink water reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/drink-water)
- [Gym workout reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/gym-workout)
- [Bedtime reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/sleep-routine)
- [How to Drink More Water: Simple Reminders That Work](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/drink-more-water)