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March 6, 2025

How body doubling helps my AuDHD brain focus

Getting started is often the hardest part. Body doubling creates a sense of accountability making tasks feel easier. Whether live or on your own working alongside others can help you stay on track and build momentum.

Beaux Miebach

Beaux is Tiimo’s Inclusion and Belonging Lead, a queer AuDHD leader designing systems where accessibility and intersectionality come first.

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Starting can be the hardest part. The list is there, the intentions are good, but actually getting into motion? That’s another story. If you’ve ever stared at a task, willing yourself to begin, only to find yourself scrolling hours later, you’re not alone.

For those of us with ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges, task initiation isn’t just a matter of motivation. It’s a neurological reality. The good news? Body doubling exists. And it works.

What is body doubling and how does it work?

At its core, body doubling is about presence. Working alongside someone else, virtually or in person, creates a kind of ambient accountability. It’s not about oversight or pressure but about shared focus. The presence of another person can help cut through distractions, make daunting tasks feel more manageable, and reduce that all-too-familiar sense of inertia.

For neurodivergent folks, this can mean the difference between an untouched to-do list and real progress. It’s why study groups, co-working spaces, and even sitting in a café with strangers can make tasks feel easier. Social facilitation is real. And when leveraged intentionally, it can be a game-changer.

How Tiimo’s focus sessions support focus

Traditional body doubling relies on real-time interaction, but let’s be honest - schedules don’t always align, and sometimes social energy is in short supply. That’s where Tiimo’s on-demand focus sessions come in. Designed to replicate the benefits of body doubling, these sessions provide structure, pacing, and a sense of companionship without requiring live interaction.

Each video is crafted with neurodivergent-friendly elements, including:

  • Pomodoro-style work blocks with built-in breaks to sustain focus
  • Curated lo-fi music designed to minimize distractions without being overstimulating
  • A structured yet low-pressure environment that helps you ease into tasks
  • A flexible format that allows you to press play whenever focus feels hard to access

Why this matters for neurodivergent brains

Body doubling isn’t about productivity for productivity’s sake. It’s about working with, not against, our brains. It’s about dismantling the shame that so often accompanies focus struggles and replacing it with tools that actually fit how we function.

For many of us, the hardest part isn’t doing the work, it’s bridging the gap between thinking about doing the work and actually starting. Body doubling, in any form, helps close that gap. And when live co-working isn’t an option, having structured, on-demand focus spaces can be the next best thing.

Making body doubling work for you

  • Set an intention before starting: Even a loose goal can help frame the session
  • Experiment with formats: Some people thrive in live body doubling spaces, while others prefer asynchronous options like Tiimo’s videos or our timers.
  • Pair it with planning toolsTiimo’s visual planner can help clarify what needs to be done before you press play
  • Give yourself permission to start small: momentum builds faster than we think

Focus doesn’t have to be something you fight for. With the right structures in place, it can be something you step into with more ease.

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March 6, 2025

How body doubling helps my AuDHD brain focus

Getting started is often the hardest part. Body doubling creates a sense of accountability making tasks feel easier. Whether live or on your own working alongside others can help you stay on track and build momentum.

Beaux Miebach

Beaux is Tiimo’s Inclusion and Belonging Lead, a queer AuDHD leader designing systems where accessibility and intersectionality come first.

Meet the author
No items found.

Starting can be the hardest part. The list is there, the intentions are good, but actually getting into motion? That’s another story. If you’ve ever stared at a task, willing yourself to begin, only to find yourself scrolling hours later, you’re not alone.

For those of us with ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges, task initiation isn’t just a matter of motivation. It’s a neurological reality. The good news? Body doubling exists. And it works.

What is body doubling and how does it work?

At its core, body doubling is about presence. Working alongside someone else, virtually or in person, creates a kind of ambient accountability. It’s not about oversight or pressure but about shared focus. The presence of another person can help cut through distractions, make daunting tasks feel more manageable, and reduce that all-too-familiar sense of inertia.

For neurodivergent folks, this can mean the difference between an untouched to-do list and real progress. It’s why study groups, co-working spaces, and even sitting in a café with strangers can make tasks feel easier. Social facilitation is real. And when leveraged intentionally, it can be a game-changer.

How Tiimo’s focus sessions support focus

Traditional body doubling relies on real-time interaction, but let’s be honest - schedules don’t always align, and sometimes social energy is in short supply. That’s where Tiimo’s on-demand focus sessions come in. Designed to replicate the benefits of body doubling, these sessions provide structure, pacing, and a sense of companionship without requiring live interaction.

Each video is crafted with neurodivergent-friendly elements, including:

  • Pomodoro-style work blocks with built-in breaks to sustain focus
  • Curated lo-fi music designed to minimize distractions without being overstimulating
  • A structured yet low-pressure environment that helps you ease into tasks
  • A flexible format that allows you to press play whenever focus feels hard to access

Why this matters for neurodivergent brains

Body doubling isn’t about productivity for productivity’s sake. It’s about working with, not against, our brains. It’s about dismantling the shame that so often accompanies focus struggles and replacing it with tools that actually fit how we function.

For many of us, the hardest part isn’t doing the work, it’s bridging the gap between thinking about doing the work and actually starting. Body doubling, in any form, helps close that gap. And when live co-working isn’t an option, having structured, on-demand focus spaces can be the next best thing.

Making body doubling work for you

  • Set an intention before starting: Even a loose goal can help frame the session
  • Experiment with formats: Some people thrive in live body doubling spaces, while others prefer asynchronous options like Tiimo’s videos or our timers.
  • Pair it with planning toolsTiimo’s visual planner can help clarify what needs to be done before you press play
  • Give yourself permission to start small: momentum builds faster than we think

Focus doesn’t have to be something you fight for. With the right structures in place, it can be something you step into with more ease.

A person holding a smartphone displaying Tiimo’s Focus Timer, set for a weekly meeting, while carrying two takeaway coffee cups in a tray, illustrating productivity on the go.

Ready to simplify your planning?

Start your 7-day free trial and experience the benefits of simplified time management and focus.

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How body doubling helps my AuDHD brain focus
March 6, 2025

How body doubling helps my AuDHD brain focus

Getting started is often the hardest part. Body doubling creates a sense of accountability making tasks feel easier. Whether live or on your own working alongside others can help you stay on track and build momentum.

Georgina Shute

Georgina is an ADHD coach and digital leader. She set up KindTwo to empower as many people as possible to work with Neurodiversity - not against it.

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Starting can be the hardest part. The list is there, the intentions are good, but actually getting into motion? That’s another story. If you’ve ever stared at a task, willing yourself to begin, only to find yourself scrolling hours later, you’re not alone.

For those of us with ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges, task initiation isn’t just a matter of motivation. It’s a neurological reality. The good news? Body doubling exists. And it works.

What is body doubling and how does it work?

At its core, body doubling is about presence. Working alongside someone else, virtually or in person, creates a kind of ambient accountability. It’s not about oversight or pressure but about shared focus. The presence of another person can help cut through distractions, make daunting tasks feel more manageable, and reduce that all-too-familiar sense of inertia.

For neurodivergent folks, this can mean the difference between an untouched to-do list and real progress. It’s why study groups, co-working spaces, and even sitting in a café with strangers can make tasks feel easier. Social facilitation is real. And when leveraged intentionally, it can be a game-changer.

How Tiimo’s focus sessions support focus

Traditional body doubling relies on real-time interaction, but let’s be honest - schedules don’t always align, and sometimes social energy is in short supply. That’s where Tiimo’s on-demand focus sessions come in. Designed to replicate the benefits of body doubling, these sessions provide structure, pacing, and a sense of companionship without requiring live interaction.

Each video is crafted with neurodivergent-friendly elements, including:

  • Pomodoro-style work blocks with built-in breaks to sustain focus
  • Curated lo-fi music designed to minimize distractions without being overstimulating
  • A structured yet low-pressure environment that helps you ease into tasks
  • A flexible format that allows you to press play whenever focus feels hard to access

Why this matters for neurodivergent brains

Body doubling isn’t about productivity for productivity’s sake. It’s about working with, not against, our brains. It’s about dismantling the shame that so often accompanies focus struggles and replacing it with tools that actually fit how we function.

For many of us, the hardest part isn’t doing the work, it’s bridging the gap between thinking about doing the work and actually starting. Body doubling, in any form, helps close that gap. And when live co-working isn’t an option, having structured, on-demand focus spaces can be the next best thing.

Making body doubling work for you

  • Set an intention before starting: Even a loose goal can help frame the session
  • Experiment with formats: Some people thrive in live body doubling spaces, while others prefer asynchronous options like Tiimo’s videos or our timers.
  • Pair it with planning toolsTiimo’s visual planner can help clarify what needs to be done before you press play
  • Give yourself permission to start small: momentum builds faster than we think

Focus doesn’t have to be something you fight for. With the right structures in place, it can be something you step into with more ease.

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