What is body doubling?

Working alongside another person—on camera or not—to make starting easier and reduce distractions.

No. Many people succeed with audio-only or muted sessions.

Is Study Spaces free to try?

Yes. You can start a room, invite a friend, and run sprints for free.

How do I keep momentum between sessions?

Use streaks and Tracks to log each focus block, then schedule the next one while motivation is high.

Guide · ADHD support

Body Doubling for ADHD

Pair gentle social pressure with Study Spaces timers, tasks, and streaks to get started faster and stay engaged without overwhelming your nervous system.

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Instant starting energy

Seeing another person in the room lowers the activation barrier—especially for tasks you’ve been avoiding.

Lightweight commitment

Typing your task beside your avatar is enough accountability without hopping on a call or sharing screens.

Flexible sensory input

Mute everything, keep soft audio, or stream lo-fi music—Study Spaces doesn’t force a single mode.

Ritual loop

A three-step body doubling flow

Open your room or your team room, type a tiny first task, and leave the room visible so presence pills broadcast that you’re live.
Run a 20–30 minute sprint with cameras optional; the tasks sidebar shows everyone’s goals without pressuring anyone to speak.
Use the break timer to share a win emoji, queue the next sprint, or log it to a Track for longer ADHD-friendly routines.

Room setups

Camera-off pairing

Invite a trusted friend, keep both cameras off, and rely on chat check-ins every 15 minutes.

Hybrid cowork

Host stays on camera in the Wave room while participants keep audio muted but watch for body cues.

Silent library

Use your solo Zen room for ambient presence; add others only when you want to co-work.

Micro-habits

Make body doubling stick

Type the smallest possible first step (“Open Figma file”).
Use the break timer to celebrate micro-wins, not just the end goal.
Stack the session onto an existing routine—after breakfast, before therapy, etc.

FAQ

What if I feel awkward on camera?

Stay audio-only or off-camera. The presence pill still keeps you accountable.

Can I schedule recurring sessions?

Yes. Use Tracks or calendar invites with the room link so everyone lands in the right space.

How do I manage sensory overload?

Lower system audio, hide video tiles, or rely solely on chat—Study Spaces respects those settings per device.