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What is body doubling?

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Written by Tristan Bell
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Body doubling is when you work in the presence of someone else, either in person or online, to make it easier to start tasks, stay focused, and follow through.

Simply having someone there creates a gentle sense of accountability that helps you beat procrastination and stay on track.


Why it works

Working alongside others:

  • Creates a shared expectation of focus

  • Reduces distractions and mental noise

  • Makes starting tasks feel less overwhelming

  • Builds consistency over time


Who it helps

Body doubling is helpful for anyone who wants more accountability, especially if you:

  • Struggle to get started or keep going

  • Feel isolated working alone

  • Have big tasks or projects that need regular effort


Try body doubling with FLOWN

FLOWN makes body doubling simple:


Good to know

You do not need to work on the same thing as anyone else. The benefit comes from sharing the time and space with others.

You can read more on the benefits of body doubling on the FLOWN blog.

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