We’re all working hard to manage personal expectations and the realities of work, family and the world. Living effectively in today’s environment and facing tomorrow’s challenges requires resiliency. Being resilient takes skills and practice.

BALANCE for Good Health is a year-long Health Services program to help you build valuable resiliency skills   BALANCE won't remove every stressor from your life or solve all your problems, but it will encourage you to think and act in ways that can help you achieve a more resilient, less stressful lifestyle. 

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Registration open February 1 - July 31

BALANCE is free to employees, retirees, spouses, dependents and contractors, as applicable by location.  If you have questions about local eligibility, please contact your site Health Promotion Contact.

BALANCE Topics


BALANCE builds on the 2008 12% Solution to Stress Management program (not a pre-requisite), with additional skills and support to develop a more resilient lifestyle and is based on learnings from Dow's Design for Six Sigma project on employee resiliency.  BALANCE topics include:

  1. Bouncing Back
  2. Rest and Relaxation
  3. A Balanced Life
  4. Strong Relationships
  5. Good Physical Health
  6. Time Management
  7. Assertiveness
  8. Humor and Laughter
  9. Having a Life Plan

BALANCE Components


When you register for this voluntary, free health promotion program you'll receive:

  • An easy resiliency assessment  to gauge your personal resiliency and identify opportunities for improvement. You'll be offered the same assessment mid-year and at the end of the year to assess your progress.
  • Monthly e-mails featuring one BALANCE topic -- with a short summary, a challenge to apply the behavior to your life and a more complete story on the topic.
  • A quick relaxation break and reminder of the monthly challenge via e-mail at mid-month.
  • A simple log form to plan your year, track your progress and document personal observations as you practice resiliency behaviors.


Throughout the year, BALANCE participants may receive invitations to participate in classes, consultation or other activities.


BALANCE Guidelines


To receive the monthly education tips, etc., you must register  as a BALANCE participant.

  • You are not required to complete all of the challenges. You may choose those behaviors/topics most relevant to you.
  • Health Services' expectation is that you make a good faith attempt to participate throughout the year:  Scan the e-mails, try to apply the information to your life and practice living a more resilient lifestyle.
  • You may register any time until July 31, and will join the program in-progress.  Prior communications will be available in the BALANCE program archive.
  • You may unsubscribe from the program at any time


Register for BALANCE now!


We are offering the BALANCE program because we recognize the importance of personal and organizational resiliency, especially during times of change.  We hope you will register for the program and experience the benefits of greater resiliency.

Build Resiliency. Find BALANCE.Â