ADHD Body Doubling: A Surprisingly Effective Productivity Hack

This article explores 'ADHD body doubling,' a productivity technique where someone with ADHD works alongside another person – the 'body double' – to improve focus and task completion. A retired VP, David, struggling with everyday tasks despite organizational skills, discovered the unexpected effectiveness of having his wife nearby. The presence, not the advice, of the body double acts as an anchor, combating distractions. While the scientific mechanism is unclear, the article proposes several theories, including social pressure, mirror neuron effects, and energy balance, along with benefits and tips for finding the right body double.