What is body doubling, and how does it help with decluttering?

Wendy’s Answer:

Great question — and one I hear often.

Body doubling is simply having someone present with you while you work, offering calm support, encouragement, and accountability so you don’t have to do it alone. In decluttering sessions, this means I’m right there with you (virtually), helping you stay focused, make decisions, and keep moving forward — even when getting started feels hard.

Many clients come to me not because they don’t know what to do, but because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Body doubling helps break that freeze. Instead of facing a cluttered space by yourself, you have someone guiding the process step by step, helping you make choices, and keeping the momentum going.

This approach is especially helpful for people with ADHD, executive function challenges, anxiety, or during major life transitions, but honestly — it helps anyone who feels overwhelmed by clutter. There’s no pressure, no judgment, and no rushing. Just steady, supportive progress.

Body doubling isn’t about doing the work for you — it’s about supporting you while you do the work, so the systems we create actually make sense for your life and your brain.

If getting started feels like the hardest part, body doubling and accountability can make all the difference.

💙 Want to learn more about how I use body doubling and accountability in my work?
You can explore this approach on my Virtual Decluttering Coaching for Women page.

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