August 4, 2026

How to Embed a Pomodoro Timer in Notion

Plan your session and start it without leaving your workspace.

To embed a Pomodoro timer in Notion, type /embed in any Notion page, paste this URL: https://www.pomodial.com/embed?duration=25 and press Enter. The PomoDial timer appears directly inside your workspace.

Notion is where a lot of people plan their work. But planning and doing are different things — and switching between your Notion workspace and a separate timer tab breaks the flow. Here's how to embed a live Pomodoro timer directly inside Notion so you can plan your session and start it without leaving your workspace.

How to embed PomoDial in Notion — step by step

1. Open any Notion page where you do your work
2. Click on an empty line and type /embed
3. Select Embed from the menu
4. Paste this URL: https://www.pomodial.com/embed?duration=25
5. Click Embed link
6. The PomoDial timer appears inside your Notion page — resize it by dragging the corners

That's it. The timer is now part of your Notion workspace.

Customise your timer URL

You can customise the embed URL with parameters to match your workflow.

Change the duration:

• 25 minutes: https://www.pomodial.com/embed?duration=25
• 52 minutes: https://www.pomodial.com/embed?duration=52
• 90 minutes: https://www.pomodial.com/embed?duration=90

Add a pre-filled intention: https://www.pomodial.com/embed?duration=25&intention=Write+weekly+report

The intention appears at the top of the timer reminding you what you committed to work on.

Set up a Pomodoro system in Notion

A simple setup that works well:

Create a Notion page called "Focus Sessions" — this is your daily work page. At the top embed the PomoDial timer. Below it add a simple table with columns: Date, Intention, Duration, Done. Before each session write your intention in the table, start the timer, work. When the timer ends tick the Done column.

Over time this page becomes a searchable record of everything you've worked on — a lightweight alternative to PomoDial's built-in session history.

Why set an intention before starting

The most common mistake with Pomodoro timers is starting the clock without knowing what you're working on. You end up half-focused, checking email, or switching tasks mid-session.

PomoDial's timer asks you to write your intention before starting. When embedded in Notion, that intention sits at the top of your workspace alongside your notes, tasks, and projects — the full context of your work in one place.

Pomodoro lengths for different types of work

Different tasks need different session lengths. Here are the most common setups for Notion users:

• Writing and content creation — 52 minutes. Long enough to get into flow, short enough to maintain focus. Use /embed?duration=52
• Research and reading — 45 minutes. Reading dense material needs sustained attention but benefits from regular breaks. Use /embed?duration=45
• Email and admin — 25 minutes. Short bursts prevent email from eating your whole morning. Use /embed?duration=25
• Deep work and coding — 90 minutes. Some tasks need extended immersion. Use /embed?duration=90
• Planning and review — 25 minutes. Weekly reviews, project planning, and goal setting fit naturally in a standard Pomodoro. Use /embed?duration=25