Body Doubling

A really effective and quite simple way of just getting something done when you have ADHD is using a technique called body doubling. This is where you complete a task you might find challenging alongside someone else. By doing this, you can increase your motivation to do the task as having an anchoring presence to it can give you a sense of incumbency.

Personally, I find this really helps with studying. You could find people to revise or complete assignments with. Even going to a library ,where other people are studying, can give you the same agency and accountability. However, it’s important to note that if your body double has alternative motives, and isn’t trying to get work done with a certain intensity of focus, they can become more of a distraction than a help.

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