Body Doubling ADHD: Why It Works and How to Use a "Digital Double"

What is Body Doubling for ADHD?
Body doubling is a productivity strategy where an individual with ADHD works on tasks alongside another person. This "presence" helps regulate the nervous system, reduces the "executive function gap," and makes it easier to stay on task.

If you have ADHD, you’ve probably noticed that it's much easier to clean your kitchen or finish a report when someone else is simply in the room with you. They don't even have to help; their presence acts as an external anchor for your attention.

But what happens when you are working alone and your Digital Cortisol is spiking? This is where Digital Body Doubling comes in.

The Science: Why "Presence" Calms the ADHD Brain

Body doubling works through mirror neuroning. When the ADHD brain detects a steady, purposeful rhythm or presence nearby, it naturally mimics that stability. This lowers anxiety and prevents the "ping-pong" effect of jumping between browser tabs.

3 Ways to Practice Digital Body Doubling

How the Digital Cortisol Reset Acts as Your Body Double

Many ADHD tools are too loud, too bright, or too distracting. Our Digital Cortisol Reset is designed to be a "Digital Body Double." Instead of a person, the game provides a rhythmic, steady environment that:

  1. Gives your brain a "constant" to anchor to.
  2. Provides immediate, low-stress feedback.
  3. Helps you transition between high-stress tasks without the usual "freeze" response.

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