You can grow your brain—here’s the proof

For years, people assumed your brain stopped developing after early adulthood. 

Science now shows that’s not true. 

With the right daily habits, your brain can get better at the things that matter: remembering details, staying focused, calming stress, and finding the right words when you need them.

At The Mind Company, growing your brain means becoming sharper, calmer, and more knowledgeable in everyday life. And the proof is in the real stories of people who use Balance and Elevate daily to sharpen focus, sleep better, recover faster, and feel more grounded.

What does it mean to grow your brain?

Growing your brain means strengthening mental skills that support everyday life.

• Focus: Your brain’s spotlight. It helps you direct attention where it matters and shut out distractions.

• Memory: Your mental notepad. It lets you hold onto details like names, directions, and steps in a process.

• Stress regulation: Your thermostat. It keeps emotions steady so you can respond thoughtfully instead of reacting on impulse.

• Vocabulary and comprehension: Your personal archive. The better stocked it is, the more clearly and confidently you can express yourself.

The progress is visible in daily life: falling asleep faster, staying calm during stress, remembering a word mid-sentence, or handling setbacks without spiraling.

Balance in action: Stories of calm and clarity

Balance is our personalized meditation app that helps people reduce stress, improve sleep, and build resilience.

When people talk about growing their brains with Balance, they describe more than just less stress. They talk about finding calm in chaos, improving sleep, and building resilience—the kind of mental shifts that make everyday life more manageable and meaningful.

Greater calm, better sleep, more centered

Sleep and calm are two of the strongest foundations for brain growth. When your mind rests and resets, focus sharpens and emotions stabilize. These Balance users describe how a daily meditation habit gave them both.

“I just wanted to say thank you for creating this app. Balance has completely changed my whole life. It has brought me such peace and calm, and I feel so much more centered and grounded. Not only am I able to use the meditations for when my anxiety rears its ugly head, but Balance has helped me with my sleep as well. I have such a great routine with Balance that I definitely notice when I don't get a meditation in. I truly can't thank you enough for creating this app, changing my life, and being a calm, sturdy presence in the chaos of life.”

— Brandee

“I suffer from anxiety and depression (not officially diagnosed), and I clicked and downloaded your app just to have a try, without thinking that meditation can actually change my mood caused by difficulties in reality. After the first meditation, surprisingly, I felt a bit calmer. 

After that night, I made it a habit to meditate each night before sleep, which significantly increased the quality of my sleep and created a more concentrated day than I could ever feel before. Reality is still harsh, but I found relief in my mind.

Now, the best two things I started to do over the last year were meditating and weight training. These two things took me away from the mud pit I was drowning in.”

— Liang Jin

Emotional resilience in tough times

Brain growth also shows up in resilience. When life delivers concussions, setbacks, or stress, your ability to recover and adapt is proof of mental strength. This story shows how Balance helped a user build that inner steadiness.

“I have really grown to appreciate and rely on this app. Until last year, I had never meditated before and thought honestly that it was for "those who were into that kind of stuff," as I preferred prayer.

But since I had had three injuries in a row, including a terrible concussion that was very confusing and frightening, court cases, and other experiences that year that knocked me out of orbit for several months at a time, I had come to rely on meditation as a source of comfort, grounding, peace, calm, and focus.

I also became addicted to doomscrolling or "checking out" during my concussion, as I couldn't work out, read, study, or focus on anything. I was feeling very lost when I literally couldn't think, so I was turning to social media for distraction.

Instead of checking out and doomscrolling, wasting time, I was able to check in with myself with the Balance app, do a body scan, find out what my needs were, meditate, and get grounded. It was SO much better, and this one app has honestly been my saving grace and my most valuable app this past year!”

— Gillian

Real stories of brain growth with Elevate

Elevate is our award-winning brain training app with 40+ games that strengthen memory, focus, math, and communication.

For Elevate users, growing the brain means building sharper thinking. Whether forming consistent habits, recovering from neurological challenges, or simply enjoying mental exercise, their progress shows up in memory, focus, and confidence.

Daily brain habits that stick

Habits are how real brain growth happens—small, daily steps that compound into noticeable improvements. This Elevate user explains how steady practice helps them feel sharper day by day.

“I am inattentive, ADD, and an introvert with terrible memory, amongst other mental challenges I'm dealing with.

After being tested and late diagnosed (age 45), it was recommended to use an app such as Elevate, which is why I purchased the lifetime subscription, as getting better is a lifelong, very difficult process for me.

I'm loving the app. I use it daily and really enjoy the new daily games. Keep them coming.”

— Jason

Cognitive recovery and speech improvements

Growing the brain can look like steady improvement or rebuilding after setbacks. These stories highlight how Elevate helped people regain focus, memory, and speech confidence.

“Though my use has been intermittent over the years, last year I developed a neurological condition suddenly, and it has impacted my speech and cognition. I started using Elevate again recently, and I noticed a difference so quickly—so did my speech therapist. I told her about the app, and she said they're exactly the activities she suggests. It has helped me switch my brain back on a little. I often get stuck on words, and having played a few rounds of the game to find synonyms, this seems to be reactivating things, and I am not having this issue so much anymore. Thank you all!”

— Charmaine

“I suffered a brain bleed two years ago, and Elevate has truly helped me. 

I did suffer some memory problems. I used to spell so many words and was pretty secure in math. I have some improvements to make, but I'm not sure where I'd be without Elevate.”

— Coleen

Elevate in the spotlight: Celebrity mention

Brain growth isn’t just happening quietly among everyday users. Elevate has caught the attention of comedian and podcaster Nikki Glaser.

Nikki Glaser: Comedian and podcaster

On episode #466 of her podcast, The Nikki Glaser Podcast, Nikki Glaser shared how Elevate helped her strengthen her vocabulary:

“I was having a lot of fun with it, and I was like, oh my God, I'm learning new vocabulary. It gets your mind going, like a bag of fun, but for specific words you need to express yourself.”

She explained that Elevate made her conversations sharper, helping her recall more expressive words on the spot.

How Balance and Elevate help you grow your brain

The science of growth comes down to consistency. Small, daily practices change your brain.

• Balance reduces stress, improves sleep, and strengthens your ability to regulate emotions.

• Elevate builds memory, focus, vocabulary, and comprehension through daily training.

Each meditation or puzzle is a small step, but they add up to a significant change.

Four simple habits to grow your brain

• Start your morning with 5 minutes of meditation in Balance

• Play one Elevate puzzle per day to keep your mind sharp

• Replace doomscrolling with a Balance Single when stress rises

• Track streaks to stay consistent and celebrate progress

Ready to grow your brain?

Your brain is ready to strengthen—all it takes is daily practice. Join the millions already building calmer, sharper, and knowledgeable minds with Balance and Elevate.

FAQs about growing your brain

Who are Balance and Elevate designed for?

Balance and Elevate are built for anyone who wants to improve their mental fitness. Balance supports people who want to reduce stress, improve sleep, or build emotional resilience through guided meditation. Elevate is ideal for those looking to sharpen focus, memory, reading, math, and communication skills through short daily training. Together, they serve students, professionals, parents, and anyone interested in caring for their mind the same way they care for their body.

Can using Balance and Elevate really help you grow your brain?

Yes. Growing your brain means strengthening skills like focus, memory, and stress management. Balance helps calm the mind and regulate emotions, while Elevate trains core cognitive abilities. By practicing daily with both apps, you create small improvements that add up to noticeable progress over time.

How long does it take to notice results with Balance and Elevate?

Many Balance users report better sleep and reduced stress within a few weeks. Elevate users often see improvements in focus, vocabulary, and mental agility after consistent daily practice. Just like physical fitness, mental fitness grows gradually—the more consistent you are, the stronger your results.

Is meditation with Balance scientifically supported?

Yes. Research shows meditation can lower stress hormones, improve sleep quality, and enhance attention. Balance takes these benefits further by offering personalized meditations that adapt to your goals, whether you want to sleep more soundly, feel calmer, or improve focus.

What skills does Elevate help improve?

Elevate targets real-world skills that matter every day. It has 40+ games that strengthen memory, focus, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math skills. Many users also find it helpful for recovering confidence in communication after challenges like ADHD diagnoses or neurological conditions.

Can I use Balance and Elevate together?

Absolutely. Balance and Elevate are designed to complement each other. Balance helps you stay calm, grounded, and emotionally steady. Elevate sharpens your thinking, recall, and communication. Used together, they create a holistic routine for growing your brain in both calm and sharp directions.