Drowning in life admin? How a Productivity Party could save your weekend

Posted on 6 August, 2026

When it comes to life admin tasks, sometimes getting started is often the hardest part (I’m looking at you, unfiled tax receipts).

So, what if you threw a party to tackle those pesky, long-overdue chores? That’s just what Christie Flora, founder of Canberra’s Flor & Order, is doing. Whether it’s clearing out a cluttered digital inbox, getting on top of bills or updating a resume, Christie runs two-hour online “Get Stuff Done Parties” where a group gathers to tackle any life admin tasks they’ve been putting off.

“Everyone joins with one or more tasks they need to get done,” says Christie.

“We spend a few minutes sharing what we are working on, then we get stuck into focused work sprints together of about 25 minutes each. We have small breaks between and share wins, which keeps us energised for the next sprint.”

On paper, working on a spreadsheet in front of other people might sound unusual, but in practice, Christie says it actually taps into a deeply ingrained psychological phenomenon known as “body doubling.”

“We tend to think of getting things done as a solo activity, but many people focus better when they’re surrounded by others who are also making progress,” she says.

“There’s something reassuring about looking around the room, even virtually, and seeing everyone quietly working away.

“For as long as we have been around, humans have always worked alongside other humans. For most of history, we cooked together, built together, learned together, and solved problems together.”

Modern life, however, has disrupted this rhythm.

“Today, many of us spend our working day alone behind a screen,” says Christie.

“Even if we are constantly connected online, we are often working in isolation. The Get Stuff Done Party simply recreates that traditional shared focus.”

Because the format is so versatile, Christie says the tasks tackled during sessions are incredibly varied: on any given day, attendees might be seen writing a report, studying for an exam, updating a resume or decluttering a bedroom. Others use the time for physical home resets, like tidying the kitchen or painting a room, while some finally make that stressful phone call they’ve been avoiding.

Christie says many of the participants openly identify as having ADHD or another form of neurodivergence.

“Many neurodivergent people experience challenges with executive functioning, which is the set of mental skills that helps us plan, prioritise, organise, start tasks, manage our attention and follow things through to completion,” Christie says.

“Starting is hard because when we’re looking at a task we haven’t begun yet, our brain has to deal with uncertainty. We don’t know how long it will take, where to begin or whether we’ll do it well enough. That uncertainty creates friction, and the longer we avoid something, the bigger it starts to feel. For people with ADHD, this can be even more challenging.

“It’s not about laziness or motivation. Often people know exactly what they need to do, but getting started or staying focused can feel incredibly difficult. That’s where body doubling can be so helpful. They say the shared focus, accountability and dedicated time help them stop procrastinating and make progress on tasks they’ve been putting off.”

Through the sessions, Christie has learned that sometimes people just need someone to create the conditions that make starting easier, and someone to “celebrate all the wins, big and small.”

“I’ve also learned that almost everyone carries around one or two tasks they’ve been avoiding, and once those tasks are finally done, there’s an enormous sense of relief,” she says.

“Sometimes people finish something in twenty minutes that they’ve been thinking about for six months.”

For Christie, the most rewarding moment happens at the finish line.

“People often arrive feeling completely overwhelmed and leave saying, ‘It feels so good to have finally done that,’” she says.

“Participants cheer each other on, celebrate wins, share ideas and genuinely want everyone else to succeed. The Get Stuff Done Party has become about much more than ticking off a to-do list. It’s become a community where people realise they’re not the only one finding life a bit full.”