# Inaction-Encouraging Websites 'Do Nothing for 2 Minutes' Motivates Monitor Meditation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-nothing-for-2-minutes References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/21/website-challenges-you-to-do-the-impossible-absolutely-nothing-for-two-minutes/) & [donothingfor2minutes](http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/) The contemporary lifestyle is [busy and stressful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nervy), and further stimulated by the Internet. 'Do Nothing for 2 Minutes' is one website that encourages fast-paced lives to slow down for 120 seconds. Insisting on suspended computer interaction, 'Do Nothing for 2 Minutes' is a [stillness timer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/procrastination-slayer) that produces a "fail" message as soon as the user moves his mouse or touches his keyboard. Developed by Alex Tew, this [online mini-meditation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-10) page plays the sound of ocean waves and calms you with the view of a serene seascape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slow Living:** Opportunity for products and services that promote relaxation and mindfulness in a fast-paced digital world. - **Digital Detox:** Potential for businesses offering tools and resources to help people disconnect from technology and find balance in their lives. - **Mindfulness Apps:** Growing demand for mobile applications that support meditation and encourage mindfulness practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wellness:** Wellness industry can explore new solutions and products for stress relief and relaxation. - **Technology:** Technology industry can develop innovative tools and devices to help users disconnect and achieve digital balance. - **App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create mindfulness and meditation apps that cater to the needs of busy individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro-Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shut-up-breathe.md) - [Mindful Time Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-pause.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md) - [Anti-Distraction Meditation Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-timer.md) - [Calming Confetti Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confettitherapycom.md) - [Minimalistic Productivity Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minute-timer.md) - [Mindful Browsing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-breathing-buddy.md) - [Focus-Forward Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti-device.md) - [Focus Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snail-timer.md)