If you live with a FastBraiin, you already know this truth:
Some tasks feel effortless… and others feel like lifting a refrigerator with your bare hands.

You want to start.
You know the task matters.
But your brain keeps drifting, hesitating, or stalling out.

Enter body doubling—a simple, surprisingly effective strategy that helps ADHD brains switch from stuck to started by doing one thing: adding another human to the room.

And no, it’s not about accountability or someone “watching” you. It’s about how your FastBraiin naturally works.

What Is Body Doubling?

Body doubling is when you work alongside another person—physically or virtually—while each of you does your own task.

Think:

• A friend sitting at your table while you clean your kitchen

• A coworker joining you on Zoom while you answer email

• A quiet study room where everyone is doing their own thing

• A “get-it-done” coworking session with a partner

Their presence acts like a grounding anchor.
Your brain steadies.
Your attention settles.
And suddenly… it’s easier to begin.

Why Body Doubling Works for FastBrainers

ADHD brains thrive with structure, connection, and momentum—not rigid discipline or willpower.

Here’s what actually happens:

1. Your brain mirrors the energy in the room.

When someone else is calmly working, your FastBraiin naturally syncs with that rhythm.
It becomes easier to enter “get-it-done” mode.

2. It reduces the emotional weight of starting.

Tasks feel lighter when you’re not tackling them solo.
You’re not overwhelmed—you’re accompanied.

3. It creates gentle external structure.

No pressure.
No judgment.
Just a quiet signal to your brain that now is a work window.

4. It interrupts the spiral of distraction.

When someone else is present, your FastBraiin is less likely to drift into rabbit holes or doom scroll cycles.

This isn’t about someone keeping you in line.
It’s about giving your brain the conditions it needs to function at its best.

What Kinds of Tasks Are Perfect for Body Doubling?

Pretty much anything that feels “sticky,” but especially:

• Cleaning up or resetting your space

• Inbox cleanup

• Grading or paperwork

• Paying bills or doing taxes

• Writing, editing, or planning

• Folding laundry

• Finishing a lingering task you’ve avoided

• Admin chores that feel boring or repetitive

If your brain resists starting, body doubling can help jump-start momentum.

The FastBraiin Approach: Make It Simple, Low-Pressure, and Repeatable

Body doubling is most effective when it feels easy—not like another system you have to maintain.

Here’s how to keep it low friction:

1. Keep the sessions short.

Try 20–30 minutes to start.
You can always extend once you’re rolling.

2. Pair it with a specific task.

“Finish three emails.”
“Fold one basket of laundry.”
“Outline the first paragraph.”

Specific goals keep your brain from wandering.

3. Make it social without being chatty.

Check in at the start.
Work quietly.
Celebrate at the end.

FastBrainers love the combo of connection + accomplishment.

4. Try virtual sessions if in-person isn’t possible.

Zoom, FaceTime, even audio-only coworking works beautifully.

5. Mix up your partners.

A spouse, coworker, friend, sibling, or even an online ADHD community partner can all work.

What If You Don’t Have a Buddy?

You still have options:

• Join a virtual coworking group

• Sit in a coffee shop or library

• Play a “focus companion” video online

• Put a mannequin in the corner
  (Half-kidding, but some FastBrainers swear by it!)

The goal is the same:
Create presence, not pressure.

Body Doubling Isn’t “Cheating”—It’s Smart Brain Management

There’s no shame in using tools that help you succeed.

Body doubling isn’t about needing supervision.
It’s about intentionally creating an environment where your FastBraiin shines.

You’re not fixing a flaw—
You’re leveraging what works.

And when you understand how your brain actually functions, productivity stops feeling like a battle and starts feeling like flow.

Try It This Week

Pick one task you’ve been avoiding.
Choose someone who creates a calm, steady vibe.
Set a 20-minute timer.
Work side by side.

You might be surprised how quickly your brain clicks into gear.

Your FastBraiin isn’t broken.
It just works differently—
and body doubling is one of the easiest ways to work with it, not against it.