Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds

Give your eyes a break from the screen by focusing on something far away.

Why it helps

Focusing on a close screen for hours can leave your eyes feeling tired and dry. Looking at something distant lets the focusing muscles relax.

How to do it

1. Pick something about 6 metres (20 feet) away, such as a tree or far wall.
2. Look at it for 20 seconds and blink slowly a few times.
3. Go back to work and repeat once an hour.

Make it easier

Do it once today when you notice your eyes feeling tired.

Make it harder

Set a timer and do it every 20 minutes for the rest of your workday.