Focusmate
focusmate.com
Virtual co-working platform that pairs you with a stranger for accountability-based work sessions.
Why it is useful
Body doubling is a scientifically supported productivity technique particularly effective for people with ADHD. Focusmate provides structured 25, 50, or 75-minute sessions with a real person watching — the social accountability effect is surprisingly powerful.
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