Reveri, the self-hypnosis app created by Stanford University Psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel, offers a new solution to Generation Alpha’s stunted creativity by restoring fluidity to the brain and helping people break out of mundane routines. Below, we look at how it does this.
Daydreaming and creativity benefit the brain because they engage various cognitive processes that enhance mental agility and problem-solving skills. When we daydream, our brains enter a default mode network, allowing for introspection, future planning, and the generation of new ideas.
This mental state links disparate thoughts and experiences, facilitating unique connections and innovative solutions.
Engaging in creative activities further stimulates neural pathways, promoting neuroplasticity and cognitive flexibility. These processes improve our ability to think abstractly and imaginatively and contribute to emotional well-being and stress reduction, as they provide an outlet for self-expression and mental rejuvenation.
Before technology rose in popularity, children needed to entertain themselves through their imagination. They created stories in their heads, with a constant cycle of the brain receiving external stimuli, producing internal ideas, and transforming them into a chain of stored memories. There are no rules in imagination.
The brain can create new pathways for increased discovery and growth in the mind. This important skill is the fuel that cultivates creativity.
While most adults can remember a time before the iPhone, the new generation goes through child development with technology as second nature. Screens become their entertainment, which does the work for them to create memories, store information in the brain and halt the development of creativity through imagination.
Hypnosis has been proven to create fluidity in the brain that allows new ideas to manifest and grow. The brain can break out of the mundane routine and enter pure creation.
Dr David Spiegel, Stanford University Psychiatrist and Founder of Reveri, says, “Hypnosis intensifies focus, reduces distraction, and allows for greater flexibility in feeling who you are. You can let go of old patterns and try a new one for size. You can commune with yourself and shift focus from scrolling and external input to vividly enjoying your own imagination.”
How? During a normal day, our Beta frequency is (14-40Hz). Our brains are conscious, reasoning, alert, logical and critical.
During Hypnosis, our brains can effortlessly switch frequencies between Alpha and Theta waves (4 -14Hz). When we can move through the different frequencies, we access enhanced visualisation and imagination.
When practising self-hypnosis through Reveri, consistent use provides sustainable change to help the technology-addicted generation overcome their creativity block.
Hypnosis can enhance creativity in the younger generation by tapping into the subconscious mind, where many creative ideas reside. Through guided visualisation and relaxation techniques, Hypnosis helps reduce mental barriers and self-doubt, allowing young individuals to explore their creative potential more freely. Ultimately, incorporating Hypnosis into creative practices can lead to improved cognitive flexibility and overall mental acuity.
Everyone can reap the benefits of Hypnosis with a simple download of Reveri to gain a customisable hypnosis session. Reveri can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play for a free 7-day trial with subscriptions available for £89.99 per year (£7.50/month).
There is also a scholarship program, Reveri for Good, designed to grant ten people a 50% discount on the annual subscription for those unable to pay the full price each month.
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