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Pauser is a personalized, deep-learning mobile companion that identifies your stress triggers and prompts you to take a mindful pause before they overwhelm you.

Track your progress and see how Pauser improves your well-being, one pause at a time!

Pauser Can Help:
  • Identify Stress Triggers: We use deep learning to uncover what triggers your anxiety.
  • Mindful Pauses: Get prompted to take a quick break (breathe, meditate) before stress hits, promoting calmness.
  • Track Your Progress: See how regular pauses improve your well-being, including heart health.
Pauser is for anyone who wants to manage stress, track heart rate, and improve their well-being.
  • Do you feel overwhelmed or stressed?
  • Want to identify what triggers your stress?
  • Looking for an easy way to take mindful breaks?
If you answered yes to any of these, Pauser can help!
No, Pauser is not a replacement for therapy.
While Pauser can help you identify stress triggers and manage them through mindful practices, it cannot diagnose or treat underlying mental health conditions. However, we can be a great companion tool alongside therapy, but it shouldn’t be the sole solution for significant mental health concerns.
No, you don’t need any special equipment to use Pauser!
It’s a mobile companion, so you can access it all through your smartphones and smartwatches.
Pauser encourages regular pauses, but the ideal frequency depends on your needs.
Here’s how to find your sweet spot:
  • Start with awareness: Use Pauser to identify your stress triggers.
  • Take pauses proactively: Aim for pauses before stressful situations you’ve identified.
  • Listen to your body: Notice when you feel tense or overwhelmed, and use Pauser for a quick reset.
As you become more mindful, Pauser will help you establish a personalized pause routine for optimal stress management.
Pauser can indirectly improve your sleep by helping you manage stress. Here’s why:
  • Reduced Stress: Chronic stress disrupts sleep patterns. Pausing to manage stress can lead to a calmer mind and body, promoting better sleep.
  • Mindful Practices: Pauser offers breathing exercises and guided meditation for anxiety. It prepares your mind for sleep.
  • Improved Self-Awareness: By identifying stress triggers, you can avoid activities before bed that might disrupt your sleep.
While Pauser isn’t a direct sleep solution, it can be a valuable tool for creating a calmer state that supports better sleep.
Pauser is easy to use! The core function is built around mindful pauses, something anyone can learn. Pauser guides you with features like breathing exercises and meditation, making it approachable even for beginners.
Yes, Pauser prioritizes your privacy according to the information you provide. We guarantee that your information is “private and secure and never sold or shared with anyone.” We likely have a more detailed Privacy Policy on our website that you can review for specifics on data collection and usage.
Pauser has a reliable mood-tracking interface within the app. This includes adding a short note describing your feelings and mood check alongside other details about your day or experiences.
Pauser works seamlessly on both Android and iPhone devices!
Pauser expands your control!
It seamlessly integrates with Wear OS smartwatches (version 2.0+) including popular brands like Samsung, Fossil, Michael Kors, and more. Plus, control your stress on the go with compatible heart health trackers from Xiaomi & Amazfit.
There are two main reasons why smartwatches use green light for heart rate monitoring with PPG (photoplethysmography):
  • Blood Absorption: Hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, absorbs green light more strongly than other colors. This allows the smartwatch to detect changes in blood volume more effectively when using green light.
  • Reduced Interference: Green light is less affected by ambient light compared to other colors like red or blue. This means the smartwatch can get more accurate readings, especially when you’re outdoors or in bright environments.
Pauser mobile app is designed to create minimal impact on the battery life of your Mobile phone or Smart Watch.
Heart rate (your pulse) is the number of heartbeats per minute. It’s a key heart health indicator but can vary by person. As you age, changes in your heart rate’s rhythm or speed might signal an underlying condition. Get informed, and stay monitored!
A normal resting heart rate for adults (generally those over 18 and not athletes) falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm). However, it’s important to note that this is a guideline and can vary slightly from person to person.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
  • Normal Range: 60-100 bpm (for adults at rest)
  • Lower Rate (Athletes): Well-trained athletes may have a resting heart rate closer to 40 bpm due to efficient heart function.
  • Higher or Lower Rates: Rates consistently above 100 bpm (tachycardia) or below 60 bpm (bradycardia) might indicate an underlying health issue and warrant a conversation with your doctor.
Yes, mental stress can increase your heart rate. This is due to the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. When you experience mental stress, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones trigger a cascade of physiological changes to prepare you for a perceived threat.
Pauser can help you manage stress and its physical effects by promoting relaxation techniques and mindfulness.
Heart rate alerts are notifications from Pauser that warn you when your heart rate goes above or below a certain threshold.
While heart rate alerts can be a helpful tool, relying solely on them for overall health isn’t recommended.
A high heart rate alert that you receive from pauser on your smartwatch means your heart rate has exceeded a specific limit you set for yourself. This limit is typically measured in beats per minute (bpm).
A low heart rate alert on Pauser generally means your heart rate has dropped below a certain threshold you set within the wearable app.
Yes, there’s scientific backing!
Studies show breathing exercises like those listed on Pauser can significantly reduce stress by lowering stress hormones and activating your body’s relaxation response. Inhale calm, exhale stress.
The Pauser app focuses on stress management through heart rate monitoring and timed breaks, not necessarily meditation or yoga. While these practices can be complementary, the app itself is designed to be accessible without prior experience in either.
While most breathing exercises are generally safe, there are a few situations where some techniques might not be ideal.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
  • If you have a respiratory illness
  • If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness
  • If you have any pre-existing health conditions
  • If you’re unsure about a particular breathing exercise, it’s always best to consult a healthcare professional or a certified breathing instructor. They can guide you towards techniques that are safe and effective for you.
Whether you need your phone nearby for Pauser to record heart rate data while exercising depends on how you’re using the app:
  • With a WearOS smartwatch or Apple Watch: If you’ve connected Pauser to a compatible smartwatch, it can likely record your heart rate directly from the watch during any activity without needing your phone nearby. Smartwatches typically have built-in heart rate sensors.
  • Without a smartwatch: If you’re using Pauser solely on your phone, it likely won’t be able to record your heart rate during exercise. Phones typically lack the necessary sensors for heart rate monitoring.
 
Recommendation:
For heart rate recording during pausing with Pauser, it’s best to use it with a compatible smartwatch. If you don’t have a smartwatch, Pauser might still be useful for stress management through its other features like guided breathing exercises.

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