Focus Room

Body Doubling That's Always Available

A free virtual coworking space designed around body doubling — the ADHD focus strategy that actually works. No video, no scheduling, no awkward asks.

Start focusing — it's free

If you have ADHD, you already know about body doubling — even if you didn't know the name. It's that thing where you can't do your laundry alone but if your friend sits on the couch while you fold clothes, suddenly it's easy. It's being unable to start a report until your coworker sits next to you in the office. Your brain needs another human present to activate.

The problem with body doubling is logistics. You can't always have someone physically nearby. Asking a friend to "just sit there while I work" gets weird after the third time. And scheduling a body doubling session defeats the purpose — the whole point is that you need help right now, not in two hours when your accountability partner is free.

BuckleTime solves the logistics problem. The rooms are always open. There are always people in them, working on their own things. You don't need to ask anyone for anything. You just show up, start a focus session, and your brain registers that other humans are present and working. That's it. That's the body double. And it's available at 6 AM, 2 PM, or midnight — whenever your brain decides it's finally ready to cooperate.

How It Works

Show Up When You Need It

Open BuckleTime whenever you're struggling to start a task. No scheduling, no texting a friend, no waiting. People are already in the rooms working. Your body double is ready before you are.

Pick a Room and Start a Session

Join any room that fits what you're doing — coding, studying, writing, or general focus. Start a timed session and begin your task. There's no video or audio. You just see that other people are in active sessions alongside you.

Let the Presence Do Its Thing

You don't have to do anything special. Just knowing others are there and working is often enough to get your brain past the activation energy hump. Finish your session, earn points and streaks, and build a focus habit that works with your ADHD instead of against it.

Benefits

Always-On Body Doubling

The biggest barrier to body doubling is availability. You need it at unpredictable times — when a task feels impossible, when the executive dysfunction hits, when your brain just won't start. BuckleTime is always available. No coordinating schedules, no waiting for someone to be free. The body double is there whenever you need it.

No Social Overhead

Traditional body doubling means asking someone for help, which is its own executive function task. With BuckleTime, there's nobody to ask. You don't need to explain what you're doing, make small talk, or feel guilty about taking someone's time. You just show up and the effect happens automatically.

External Structure Your Brain Craves

ADHD brains struggle with self-imposed structure but respond well to external structure. BuckleTime provides that — a timer, a visible focus session, other people working, points and streaks that reward consistency. It's scaffolding for your executive function, not a replacement for it.

Streak-Based Habit Building

Building habits with ADHD is notoriously difficult because the reward system works differently. BuckleTime's streak counter provides an immediate, visible reward that many ADHD brains respond to strongly. Breaking a streak feels bad enough to get you past the 'I don't feel like it' barrier on tough days.

What People Say

"I describe BuckleTime to people as 'my brain's cheat code.' I literally cannot start working on most tasks alone. But if I open BuckleTime and see other people focusing, something switches in my brain and I can just... start. I don't fully understand it but I'm not questioning it."

Sam Nakamura

UX designer with ADHD

"I used to text my friend 'can you just FaceTime me while I clean my apartment' and feel pathetic about it. Now I just open BuckleTime. No asking, no explaining, no guilt. It's body doubling without the emotional overhead."

Jordan Ellis

Marketing manager, ADHD-PI

"My therapist suggested body doubling and I thought it sounded ridiculous. Then I tried BuckleTime for a week and completed more focused work than the entire previous month. The streak feature is perfectly designed for how my brain works."

Nadia Osei

Graduate student with ADHD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is body doubling and why does it help ADHD?

Body doubling is having another person present while you work on a task. For people with ADHD, it helps bridge the gap between intending to do something and actually doing it. The exact mechanism isn't fully understood, but researchers believe another person's presence provides external regulation that compensates for the executive function differences in ADHD brains. It's one of the most effective and underused ADHD strategies.

Does virtual body doubling actually work?

For many people, yes. While in-person body doubling is ideal, virtual body doubling has been shown to be effective for a large number of people with ADHD. The key is that your brain registers other people as 'present' and shifts into a more focused state. BuckleTime is designed to make that presence felt — you see active focus sessions, real people working in real time.

I don't have a formal ADHD diagnosis. Can I still use this?

Absolutely. You don't need a diagnosis to benefit from body doubling. If you struggle with starting tasks, maintaining focus, or working alone, BuckleTime can help regardless of whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or just find solo work difficult. The rooms are for everyone.

Is this a replacement for ADHD medication or therapy?

No. BuckleTime is a focus tool, not a treatment. It works well alongside medication, therapy, coaching, and other ADHD management strategies. Think of it as one tool in your toolkit — it helps with the 'getting started and staying focused' part, but it's not a substitute for professional support if you need it.

Can I use BuckleTime for non-work tasks like chores or admin?

Yes. Body doubling works for any task, not just desk work. Some users open BuckleTime on their phone while doing laundry, cleaning, or handling paperwork. The focus session tracks your time regardless of what the task is. If having people 'around' helps you fold laundry, that counts.

Your Body Double Is Already Here

Stop waiting for the motivation to show up. Open BuckleTime, see other people working, and let your brain do what it does best when someone else is in the room. It's free, always available, and takes 10 seconds to start.