Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. All classes are held live on Zoom. Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. We have classes available for all employees that... Continue Reading →
After much anticipation, the Get Movin’ with Balanced You virtual movement breaks are back! Balanced You has partnered with Vivecorp to bring you virtual workouts with certified fitness trainers. Get moving with us every other Wednesday via Microsoft Teams. These 30-minute move breaks are free and virtual so you can tap in from anywhere and... Continue Reading →
Learn more about tracking and WW tools to help you on your journey of success. Join WW by 10/31 and get a free Smart Scale that syncs right to the WW app, making your activities easier – and tracking is one of the keys to building healthier new habits. Available for all new sign ups... Continue Reading →
Ready to build healthier habits? Tracking your food and exercise can help! If you ever find yourself with a sense of dread when it comes to tracking, join WeightWatchers’ (WW) head of Behavior Change, Dr. Allison Grupski, and Sophie Webb, WW Coach, for a conversation about why tracking works and how you can actually find... Continue Reading →
Some information from this article is repurposed from Mental Health America (MHA). It is that time of year when teachers are busily getting their classrooms ready for the drove of students to enter, parents and caregivers are gathering school supplies, and students are picking out their first day outfits. It is an exciting time, but... Continue Reading →
This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and throughout the month Balanced You is highlighting resources and services that are there to provide support. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formally known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides support for people dealing with a mental health crisis or for a loved one in need... Continue Reading →
Getting a flu shot is an important part of protecting your health, your family’s health, and your community’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu shot every year. Flu shots have many important benefits; getting a flu shot can reduce your risk of... Continue Reading →
The hotter than normal weather we're experiencing this week can take a toll on our mental and physical health so it's important to take care of ourselves, our loved ones, and our furry friends. With the National Weather Service's Heat Advisory for our area now extended until Thursday, Aug. 17 at 11 p.m., here are... Continue Reading →
Pike Place Market is bringing local farmers and food vendors to downtown Seattle workers and residents for an extra few weeks by extending the City Hall Express Farmers Market until August 29. Pike Place Market Express Farmers Markets are a great way to enjoy fresh produce, flowers, and delicious hot lunches while supporting local producers... Continue Reading →
Balanced You recognizes the resiliency and strength within the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. We also recognize that one’s background and identities can present unique experiences, specific barriers, and opportunities to accessing mental health support; BIPOC and underrepresented communities face additional barriers including structural racism, access to quality care, and cultural stigmas. ... Continue Reading →
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