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Body doubling thread — what are you working on today?

raccoonking — Nov 25, 2025, 09:34 PM

If you don't know what body doubling is: it's having another person present (in person or virtually) while you do tasks that your executive dysfunction normally blocks. It works because the presence of another person provides just enough external structure to get your brain moving. It's not about them helping — it's about them being there. Let's use this thread as a body double. Post what you need to do today that you've been putting off. Then come back and update. No judgement, no pressure — just parallel productivity. I'll start: I need to fold laundry that's been in the basket for three days and reply to two emails I've been avoiding. Checking back in an hour.

Replies (24)

overstimulatedowl — Nov 28, 2025, 05:46 AM (edited)

i need to make a phone call to schedule a doctor's appointment and i've been putting it off for two weeks. i hate phone calls. i'll do it if you fold your laundry.

jellycatjamie — Nov 30, 2025, 02:30 AM (edited)

dishes. the dishes have been in the sink since tuesday. there's a mug with something growing in it. i'm not proud.

lilpawz — Nov 30, 2025, 06:44 AM

gonna brush my teeth. that's it. that's the whole list. if i do more than that it's a bonus but the goal is just teeth.

softskymarin [admin] — Nov 30, 2025, 10:13 AM

I love this so much. 🌱 Today's list: - Shower (executive dysfunction + shower = feels like climbing a mountain, don't ask me why) - Put away the clean dishes that have been sitting in the drying rack for two days - Open my mail (there's a pile. I'm afraid of it.) Reporting back in one hour.

neuronnoodle — Dec 1, 2025, 03:28 AM

@lil_pawz "The goal is just teeth" is the most relatable sentence I've read all week. Rooting for you and your toothbrush.

tentativefern — Dec 1, 2025, 08:48 AM

I've never tried body doubling before but I'm willing to try anything at this point. I need to: - Eat lunch (it's 3pm and I haven't eaten yet) - Put on real pants - Send one (1) text message I've been avoiding for four days The real pants are the hardest part honestly.

noodlearms — Dec 1, 2025, 10:52 AM

i opened my laptop to pay bills and instead organized my spotify playlists for 45 minutes. BUT i'm here now and i WILL pay the bills. starting... now.

crayoncryptid — Dec 1, 2025, 12:27 PM (edited)

I've been reading this thread all afternoon and it finally motivated me to clean my room. Not "clean clean" — just picked up the laundry off the floor and put my stuffed animals back on the bed. But it's more than I've done all week. Thank you for the body doubling energy.

raccoonking — Dec 1, 2025, 01:14 PM

Update: Laundry is folded! Two emails sent! 🎉 That took way less time than the four days I spent avoiding it. The folding was fine — it's always the STARTING that's impossible. @overstimulated_owl Did you make the phone call? Even if you didn't, you're still good. Try again in the next hour.

marzipandreams — Dec 1, 2025, 07:19 PM

I'm late to the thread but I'm jumping in anyway. I need to: - Pay two bills online (five minutes of work, three weeks of avoidance) - Take my evening meds - Go to bed before midnight This is my accountability post. I'll update before I sleep.

sunnytrout94607 — Feb 13, 2026, 01:03 PM (edited)

i need to make a phone call to schedule a doctor's appointment and i've been putting it off for two weeks. i hate phone calls. i'll do it if you fold your laundry.

dampdragon4643 — Feb 15, 2026, 12:10 AM

Oh this is GENIUS. Using a forum thread as a body double. Okay: - Fold laundry (solidarity with raccoon_king) - Clean out the fridge (there's a Tupperware situation) - Email my kid's teacher about the field trip form I'll update in 90 minutes.

blushymangoorchard45246 — Feb 15, 2026, 10:26 AM (edited)

sleepypickleburrow77007 — Feb 17, 2026, 01:49 PM (edited)

gonna brush my teeth. that's it. that's the whole list. if i do more than that it's a bonus but the goal is just teeth.

happyotterbean001 — Mar 3, 2026, 08:43 PM (edited)

@lil_pawz "The goal is just teeth" is the most relatable sentence I've read all week. Rooting for you and your toothbrush.

sparklymangoburrow57317 — Mar 5, 2026, 02:14 PM (edited)

cozytulip59467 — Mar 12, 2026, 12:06 AM

@the_raccoon_king i DID IT. it was a two-minute call. TWO MINUTES. i spent two weeks dreading a two-minute conversation. but it's done and now i have an appointment and i feel like i climbed everest.

speedyladybugbrook84436 — Apr 5, 2026, 09:01 AM (edited)

@overstimulated_owl TWO MINUTES. It's always two minutes. 😭 So proud of you!!

chillypeachzone400 — Apr 13, 2026, 11:16 AM

Okay update: Shower DONE. Dishes PUT AWAY. Mail... I opened two envelopes and one was just a grocery store flyer so I'm counting it. The scary-looking envelope from the insurance company is still sitting there but honestly? Two out of three tasks is more than I've managed in days. I'm calling it a win.

fuzzysnack19494 — Apr 13, 2026, 12:18 PM

@SoftSkyMarin Two out of three is absolutely a win. The scary envelope can wait. You did the thing. My update: Laundry folded (high five @the_raccoon_king), fridge is 60% cleaned out (found a science experiment, threw it away, will tackle the shelves tomorrow), and the teacher email is DRAFTED but not sent. Drafting counts. Sending will happen after I eat dinner.

jumpycat430 — May 25, 2026, 06:22 AM (edited)

glowykiwi349 — Jun 3, 2026, 09:16 AM

teeth brushed. also flossed?? i don't know who i am anymore. body doubling unlocked a new skill tree.

cozyfern261 — Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM (edited)

@lil_pawz FLOSSED?? Okay you're showing off now. (Kidding, that's amazing.)

dizzysquirrelpatch85598 — Jul 16, 2026, 04:47 AM

@tentative_fern The "oh wait they're not mad at me" relief after avoiding a text is such a specific and beautiful feeling. Proud of everyone in this thread. Let's do this again next week??

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