What makes Elevate so engaging in a positive way?

I regret to admit that a few months ago, I became a victim of mindless scrolling. The endless feed of social media, short videos, reels, and stories that became a regular part of my daily routine. I decided to replace this mindless habit with something that would genuinely benefit me. Now I use Elevate it everyday for 15 minutes at least.
 

Are social media apps addictive?​

After watching endless stories or reels, I used not remember any of the content I just consumed. The knowledge is neither applied nor reflected upon, and after a few minutes, it’s as if it was never there. When I post on social media, it leads to a cycle of checking for likes and comments, chasing the instant gratification they provide. This cycle became a hollow habit but offering no real value. So, what is the point of it all? What is this mindless consumption doing to our minds? Research has shown that while short, engaging videos can provide a temporary dopamine hit, they often lead to a decrease in attention span and a lack of meaningful engagement with the content. 

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Elevate : Shift toward active learning

When I started using Elevate, it was a stark contrast to the passive consumption of social media. Elevate is about engaging brain in a meaningful way. Elevate is a brain gym app that provides an immersive experience. It has various exercises for vocabulary, writing, conversation, math, and memory. According to a review by TechCrunch, Elevate is one of the top apps for improving brain function through personalised cognitive training (TechCrunch, 2020).

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Why would you want to keep going

 

User Journey ​

Each game within Elevate has a consistent pattern, which makes the user experience predictable and comfortable. Each game begins with a brief overview of the task, followed by a series of questions. Users are given a set number of lives, and each question must be answered correctly to proceed. If an answer is wrong, the app offers immediate feedback, explains the mistake, and allows the user to try again, reinforcing learning through repetition.

 

Additionally, a timer adds an element of urgency, creating a sense of challenge and excitement. Once the timer runs out, the game ends, displaying the user’s score along with a progress graph to track improvements. If all lives are lost before the game is completed, users are prompted to restart the exercise, which adds a layer of motivation to keep improving. Forbes notes that Elevate’s consistent structure helps users build healthy cognitive habits by making exercises fun and manageable (Forbes, 2021).​​​