There are no attention-grabbing alerts or noises.
It’s dead quiet, save for the scratching of pens or clacking of keys.
Most people will keep on scrolling, because it doesn’t scratch their neurological itch for content.
What is body doubling?
“It helps me stay grounded and focused,” said Kula.
The reasoning is twofold.
First, there’s a degree of accountability to the other person’s time.
Second, it gives you a model, a living reminder of what you’re meant to be doing.
Mirroring their actions keeps you on task.
And it’s also not limited to work or study.
The same can also be said for cleaning, self care and even just general day-to-day life.
It’s amazing to see what people are using it for and what they need help with."
… And then we go on mute."
“The accountability of the group is enough for a lot of people,” Pugh said.
It doesn’t come naturally to everyone.
This is even more prevalent in people experiencingbrain fog after contracting COVID-19.
Those who haven’t experienced it before have to adapt to entirely new methods of work.
“But not actually feeling productive and not making true progress on things.”
Some lucky people may derive all the motivation they need from hustle culture without it affecting their health.
For others, however, it can very quickly lead to burnout, exhaustion and toxicity.
And it’s not sustainable for most people.
It’s all part of the growing gentle productivity movement.
“I would have been a better employee if I had access to something like this.”
Not only is the community growing, but the gentle productivity ethos is gaining traction all over the internet.
In the end, that’s all we can really ask for.
