Cold Turkey Blocker - Break Time draining even when I'm not actively opening anything.

I've been trying out pomodoro on this blocker. I like it a lot more than allowance time over a 24 hour period because I'll just splurge all my allowance in a single sitting.

However, I've notice that in Pomodoro, unlike allowance, the time drains even if no windows are actively pulled up.

Would be perfect if I could pause my break time draining by exiting out or minimizing stuff. Any clue. My whole internet (except for email) is on drainlist, as well as video game; but I don't see them open nor running in background.... any clues?