On this episode of How to Be Fine, Kristen and Jolenta talk about the benefits and drawbacks of body doubling, notably for people who have trouble focusing on tasks. Plus, they offer up advice on cutting ties with family members, and getting over productivity guilt.
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https://hbr.org/2020/05/we-work-harder-when-we-know-someones-watching
https://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/-/media/faculty/ayelet-fishbach/research/observed.pdf
https://fortune.com/2023/03/05/body-doubling-parallel-working-tiktok-trend/amp/
https://add.org/the-body-double/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/body-doubling-adhd-tasks_l_63da7fbce4b01a4363919cad
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https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/13/health/adhd-body-doubling-productivity-benefits-wellness/index.html
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