Microdosing mushrooms for focus

The "lazy" yet powerful way to achieve flow state 

Yes, do it!  

Microdosing mushrooms for focus for me feels like this: 

The nagging negative thoughts are gone.

The futile worries and accompanying anxiety about the future are gone.

The heavy body sense that comes with hooking thoughts of the past is nowhere to be felt. 

I am simply present in the now moment-

Aware of my feet on the floor, my butt in my seat, the sound of my keyboard “click, click, clickety, click”, my breath deep and long filling my belly up and relaxing with my out breath. 

Stream-of-consciousness words flow from heart and mind through my fingertips onto paper and keyboard. 

Distractions from my household are present; yet here I stay, present with the task at hand.

Microdosing mushrooms for focus is akin to the beginner's mind, or child like play- I get completely lost in my writing and work. 

 Feeling a little foggy?  Like your brain’s stuck in neutral? You're not alone.  

So many of us struggle with focus and concentration in today’s crazy-busy world.  

And let’s be honest, sometimes that afternoon slump feels like climbing Mount Everest.  

Struggle with meditation?

Microdosing mushrooms for focus is a natural, gentle way to sharpen your mind and boost your productivity.

My teacher, Francóise Bourzat, spoke of psilocybin mushrooms as a "shortcut" to healing and mindfulness...a "shortcut" she defended ferociously because, well...they work.   

Intrigued? 

Now, before you picture anything too psychedelic, let me clarify.  

Microdosing mushrooms for focus isn’t about tripping

It’s about taking a tiny, almost imperceptible amount of magic mushrooms – aka, shrooms, psilocybin – to subtly enhance your cognitive function. 

Think of it as giving your brain a little nudge in the right direction. 

Paul Stamets, a renowned mycologist, often discusses the benefits of microdosing,  including:

• enhancing cognitive functions and 
• exploring human consciousness.

You see, many folks, just like you, are frustrated with modern medicine.  Pills and potions often come with a laundry list of side effects longer than your grocery list!  

That's why so many are turning to alternative healing methods, exploring the power of nature to find relief.  

And that’s where microdosing mushrooms for focus comes in.

What are the benefits of microdosing for focus?  

Well, imagine this:  

You wake up feeling clear-headed and energized. 

Your thoughts are flowing like a river, effortlessly moving from one task to the next. 

The world feels crisp, your mind feels sharp.

You’re tackling your to-do list like a superhero, and that afternoon slump?  It’s a distant memory.

It’s like time slows down, and you’re able to tap into a wellspring of creativity and productivity. 

Sounds pretty amazing, right?

It is also worth mentioning- I have clients share with me their notable focus improvement the DAY AFTER a microdose day. 

I have experienced this as well. 

The good news is- you get to try all different types of scenarios and find out what dose and time is your microdose for focus "sweet spot". 

Microdosing mushrooms for ADHD

A promising study provides the first evidence that microdosing mushrooms may have therapeutic value in adults diagnosed with ADHD or experiencing severe ADHD complaints.

But what about the side effects?

 One of the beautiful things about microdosing mushrooms for focus is that the negative side effects are practically non-existent when done correctly.  

We're talking *micro* doses here.  

Not enough to make you see sound or taste colors.  Just enough to give you an energy buzz, a subtle lift, a sense of effortless concentration.

Some people report feeling more anxious when they start microdosing mushrooms. 

I experienced this as well. 

For me, this was due to undertreated traumas from my past. 

This may seem undesirable to you, and may deter you from microdosing all together. 

Before you jump ship…

Remember, if you experience increased anxiety when you start microdosing, I invite you to consider the source of the anxiety. 

Anxiety ALWAYS has a source. 

Anxiety can come from many sources: It can be physical, such as related to an illness or something physically happening in the body from a substance you ingested. 

Anxiety can come from undertreated traumas. 

Anxiety can come from your monkey mind running amuck...

Or from something else...

If the source of anxiety is emotional and/or from past traumas, this is the mushrooms working FOR YOU…to dig deeper to the source of the anxiety…

Often times, especially with a prolonged microdosing practice, the source of the anxiety may be revealed to you.

Over time, when the source of anxiety has been identified and acknowledged, the anxiety lessens. 

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The importance of integration 

In the professional psychedelic world, we teach integration for transformation and healing.

Usually integration is taught for large dose journeys, but it is equally as important when microdosing mushrooms for focus. 

What is integration, you ask? 

A great practice to accompany your microdosing mushrooms practice for focus, is to integrate with meditation. 

Meditation has been clinically proven to improve focus.

I can also attest to this! 

I have had a daily meditation practice since 2010, and microdosing gives me an extra edge in the focus department when adding it to my meditation practice.

Other ways to integrate are:

• stream-of-consciousness journaling
• yoga
• ecstatic dance
• intuitive art

The best mushroom microdose for concentration – your own personal sweet spot

Of course there are different microdoses for different reasons.

In the psychedelic mushroom world, you often hear guidance that a microdose can be up to 0.5 grams. 

A quick side note here… 

I would be tripping if I ate 0.5 grams!

0.5 grams is a LARGE amount of psilocybin, especially if you are growing your own potent mushrooms for healing.

The whole point of microdosing is to not "feel" the psychotropic effects of the mushrooms. 

Tripping is not microdosing. 

A super small (quantum) dose, can be about the size of a grain of long rice, or a dried pea.

This is a nice sized microdose to start with, as well as to go to work, focus and not “feel” any psychotropic effects of the psilocybin.

A dose I find to be super helpful when I’m in a creative writing zone is what I call a “moderate” microdose. This might be 0.1 grams, which is still the low end of the typical 0.1-0.5 gram suggestion. 

Then there is a large microdose which is more of a microdose you just lie down underneath a tree and relax with. 

This is my focus microdose- a FRACTION of the commonly suggested 0.1 grams as the low end for microdosing!

The mushrooms give you what you need, not what you want

I have a great story to share about writing this article. 

I took a large quantum dose (probably about 0.08 grams) which is usually around my creative writing dose...

I just happen to be busier in my life currently with some family obligations...

I thought I would take my microdose and have a nice focused, productive day writing. 

Nope. 

The mushrooms had a different plan for me. 

I became extremely tired, and had zero interest or focus in working or writing.

I just wanted to sit down and relax, doing nothing. 

This is what I needed- not what I wanted!

My ego and will told me I wanted to have a focused, productive day working. 

As soon as a very small amount of psilocybin medicine, golden teachers which I grew myself, were in my system, my ego barriers were dropped, and my true needs were clear...I needed to rest. 

Why not stack multiple modalities for improving focus? 

Studies have shown that exposure to nature, even through a window or pictures of natural scenes, can significantly enhance attention and cognitive function. This is often referred to as "Attention Restoration Theory."

Consuming omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon, has been linked to improved brain health, including better focus and concentration.

While listening to music can help some people focus, it depends on the individual and type of task. For certain tasks, lyrics can be distracting, while instrumental music might enhance concentration.

Regular physical activity is associated with improved attention and cognitive flexibility. Even short bursts of exercise can have immediate, positive effects on focus.

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