The Easiest Way to Add a Pomodoro Timer to Your Notion Workspace

Why Use a Pomodoro Timer?

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks your work into focused 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks. It’s simple, effective, and surprisingly powerful.

Now, you can integrate this technique right into Notion — no plugins or code needed.

What You’ll Learn

How to create a custom Pomodoro timer with Blocky
Ways to style it to match your Notion aesthetic
How to embed it into your workspace
Ideas for using Pomodoro cycles more intentionally

Let’s Set It Up

1. Open the Pomodoro Timer Builder

Head to the Blocky Pomodoro Timer page.

2. Pick a Timer Variant

Choose from six unique visual styles:

Classic
Gamified
Minimalist
Nature
Retro
Zen

Each one supports focus/break customization, sounds, and visual flair.

3. Adjust Timer Settings

Set your cycle lengths:

Focus Duration (e.g. 25 mins)
Short Break (e.g. 5 mins)
Long Break (e.g. 15 mins)
Long Break Interval (e.g. after 4 Pomodoros)

You can also:

Enable ticking sounds
Show progress rings or animations
Auto-start next sessions

4. Customize Your Style

Each variant supports:

Background, text, and ring color
Label styles and icon visibility
Timer format and font size

Want a calm green nature-themed layout or a retro LED style? You got it.

5. Copy and Embed

Once it’s ready, click Copy Embed to get your live widget link.

In Notion:

Type /embed
Paste the link
Resize it on your page

Done.

☕ Best Ways to Use Pomodoro in Notion

Pair it with a To-Do List or Kanban board
Stack with a Mood Tracker to reflect emotional state during sessions
Use the Gamified variant to level-up your focus
Place a Quote Widget under it for motivational boosts

Final Thoughts

🧠 Stay focused. Take breaks. Crush your goals — all inside Notion.

Blocky lets you create and embed beautiful Pomodoro timers that fit your flow and aesthetic.

👉 Create Your Pomodoro Timer Now