Focus together: body doubling work sessions

Body-doubling is a way of working alongside others to help you stay focused, motivated, and accountable as you work independently in a community-oriented space. Whether you're tackling a research paper, grading, organizing your inbox, or trying to make headway on a project, this space offers a supportive environment where presence and community foster productivity. You don’t need to collaborate with anyone — you just show up, set your goals, and work quietly alongside others doing the same. Try it out! 

We use the Pomodoro Technique to structure our time: 25 minutes of focused work punctuated by 5-minute breaks for movement, hydration, or rest. These intentional pauses support ergonomic health and help sustain energy and focus throughout your day.  

Accessibility is for anyone. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and explore a new rhythm for your work. 

The practice of body doubling has its roots in neurodivergent communities, particularly among individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The technique helps anchor an individual with ADHD to the present moment, reducing the risk of distraction. It emerged organically as a community-driven strategy to support executive functioning challenges, especially around task initiation, focus, and completion.  

Body-doubling wasn’t born from clinical research but rather from lived experience. Neurodivergent individuals began noticing that simply having another person present—whether actively participating or just quietly coexisting—helped them to work in a meaningful way.  

Body doubling is deeply embedded in a community of care ethos. It’s not just about productivity—it’s about connection, accountability, and shared experience.