I was deep in the grind, typing away at my desk, when my dog Jasper gave me the nudge. It was time for our walk. "Just a second," I told him, determined to finish my blog. But Jasper’s persistence won out. “Okay, let’s go.”

Before I found my way into personal development, I struggled with follow-through. I could dream up a thousand creative ideas, but execution? That was another story. The minute I hit a hurdle, I’d give up. The cycle was frustrating, and deep down, I knew I wasn’t living up to my potential.

There I was, setting up my yoga mat, blanket, and water bottle in a packed studio with a hundred others. We were given headphones, a blindfold, and simple instructions: surrender to the experience.

Going it alone can feel isolating, uninspiring, and, let’s face it, boring. Without the right guidance and accountability, it’s easy to fall back into old routines and stall progress. But when accountability feels like a game, everything changes.

Body doubling is about teaming up—virtually or in person—to stay focused and accountable. Originally popular in neurodivergent circles, body doubling helps people work side by side, building productivity and community. These sessions, whether silent or with goal-setting, use social facilitation, accountability, and routine to combat procrastination. Beyond just getting tasks done, body doubling creates meaningful connections, turning productivity into a shared journey. Showing up together not only drives focus but also replaces isolation with genuine support.

We all have that one task we're avoiding. You know the one. Maybe it’s that report that’s sitting untouched, or a difficult email waiting in drafts. So, instead of tackling it, we take a “productive” detour—a quick break to, organize the desk, or (yes, even) scroll LinkedIn for inspiration.Does the task get done? Not quite.