In stories about microdosing, the same word keeps coming up: flow. That state of being absorbed in your work, where time slips away and ideas come smoothly. It is no accident that makers in particular feel drawn to microdosing, but it deserves a level-headed look.
What makers mean by flow
Flow is a concept from psychology for complete, effortless concentration on a task that is just challenging enough. You lose yourself in the work for a while. That state exists perfectly well without any substance; in fact, most flow comes from good conditions and practice. You can find background on the concept at Wikipedia on flow).
Why microdosing and creativity get mentioned together
Much of the attention comes from the work of James Fadiman, who collected thousands of experience reports in which people link microdosing to more openness and creative ease. That is intriguing and it explains the popularity. But experience reports are not proof, and expectation colours what people report. For the basics, what microdosing is is your starting point.
What it probably is not
The honest account is that rigorous research has not convincingly shown an effect on creativity so far, and that the placebo effect appears to be large here. We worked that out in does microdosing really work. So do not see microdosing as a creativity button, but at most as a possible small nudge on top of good working habits.
A schedule that fits around work
Those who still want to try it alongside work usually choose a schedule with fixed days off in between to avoid tolerance. We compare the well-known variants in microdosing schedules compared. Start gently and keep track of how you feel, using getting started with microdosing.
A tidy way in
The tricky part of dosing yourself is precision. That is why our McMicrodose starter kit comes pre-divided into fixed portions, which avoids the hassle of weighing and gives you a consistent start. If you want more supply, the McMicrodose 2 x 5g is an option. You can look through everything at your own pace in the microdosing category.
Expect a nudge, not a leap
The makers who say it does something for them almost always have their basics in order too: sleep, structure and practice. Microdosing can at most add a little to that. If you go for it, do it informed and without building your whole working life on it.
This article is informational and not medical advice.