Abstract: A method and a system for providing alerts at a computing device are provided. The method as executed by the system includes determining usage of the computing device based on a user interaction. Ascertaining whether the user is exhibiting a foot movement. Displaying an overlay of a predetermined size for a predetermined amount of time to cause an alert, in response to the ascertainment and the determination. Incrementing a size of the displayed overlay linearly with time, based on persistence of the usage and said exhibition of the foot movement beyond an extended time duration.