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Let's do body doubling together asynchronously! Many of us neurospicy folks have difficulty with starting and completing tasks, especially when energy levels are not ideal, or we're not in flow state or hyperfocus. We all have different schedules for work, school, and life and might benefit from asynchronous-style body doubling over synchronous in-person or virtual body doubling sessions. We might need accountability at different timelines than what might be offered for synchronous body doubling. Or in-person or virtual body doubling sessions may be stressful to get productive and get tasks completed.

There are no Zoom or virtual meetings or in-person meetings for this type of body doubling because this is body doubling on your own time!
Asynchronous body doubling is a productivity technique where individuals gain accountability by sharing task progress, intentions, or "co-working" vibes with others without being live or in the same space simultaneously. It involves recording start/end videos, sending "I'm starting" texts, or using pre-recorded focus videos to boost motivation.

We all go about our day and when we are able, in the mood, disciplined/motivated, or focused and energized, we can complete a specific task or tasks and check in with each other via Meetup or on our Full Spectrum Virtual Village. We all "start" at the time, i.e. the set time of the event, and take different "paths" and timelines to getting tasks done by the end time of the event.

Feel free to use YouTube body double videos, music, or apps such as Dubbii for productivity, different time-based techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique, Flowtime Technique, Timeblocking or 10-Minute Hack, task-focused techniques such as Eat that Frog, Personal Kanban, or the 1-3-5 Rule, and prioritization techniques such as the Eisenhower Matrix, Rapid Planning Method or the 3/3/3 Method to get tasks done, or do whatever works for you!

Here are some key tips and tricks on how to do Asynchronous Body Doubling and tips for success!:
Key Ways to Do Asynchronous Body Doubling:

  • Video Accountability Partner: Record a short video stating your intention (e.g., "I'm going to clean my desk for 15 minutes") and send it to a friend. Send a follow-up video when done.
  • "Study With Me" Videos: Watch recorded, long-form co-working videos on YouTube. These often use the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes work/5 minutes break) to keep you on track.
  • Delayed Check-ins: Use apps or text messages to log your tasks, then check in with a partner hours later to share what you accomplished.
  • Co-working Platforms: Use platforms like Lofi.Town, Focusmate, or Flown that offer on-demand, scheduled, or recorded sessions, which sometimes act as a form of asynchronous support.

Tips for Success:

  • Name Your Task: Vocalize or write down what
    you are about to do to help your brain commit to it.
  • Set the Scene: Create a comfortable, "cozy" environment to help you focus.
  • Keep it Flexible: If a live session is too high-pressure, asynchronous methods provide the same benefit of companionship without the immediate social obligation.

State in the chat and/or post pictures on Meetup or on the Full Spectrum Virtual Village your intentions with the group or privately with a partner and also state and/or post pictures when you are finished for accountability on both ends. Something to show the start and finish of a task. Or you may create a short video for the group or privately with someone and state your intentions and a short video on when you are finished!

If a task did not go as planned for you, perhaps state in the chat what you might do differently next time!

Happy Focusing! 😊

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