A New Kind of Wellness

Troy W. Norris, Founder of WellBalance and the WellBalance Institute for Positive Wellbeing, and author of The WellBalance Way, knows that true wellness extends far beyond physical health. With a background in precision medicine, digital health, and psychology research, he has spent years studying what helps people heal and thrive. What he discovered through WellBalance is that wellbeing isn’t a number on a scale or a list of habits; it’s the shape of your entire life.

Life Situations Matter More Than Labels

According to recent research led by Norris and his team, life circumstances, such as relationship status, employment, and caregiving responsibilities, have a significantly greater impact on overall well-being than age or income alone. For example, people who are married, have children, and are securely employed or retired consistently report the highest levels of happiness and life satisfaction.

On the other hand, those who are single, divorced, parenting alone, widowed, or underemployed experience significantly lower well-being. Women in particular face unique challenges when managing these life situations. About 40% of WellBalance members are uncoupled, and many are single mothers or unemployed. These women often carry the heaviest emotional, financial, and caretaking burdens, yet have the fewest resources to invest in their own well-being.

A Personalized Path to Healing

WellBalance steps in where generic wellness advice falls short. Using a proprietary experiential model, the platform offers science-backed assessments and customized recommendations based on how you are actually living your life and what you are feeling in the present moment. It focuses on multiple dimensions, including strengthening relationships, finding purpose, and engaging and quieting your mind, not just your physical health.

Instead of telling you what you “should” be doing or what works for everyone else, WellBalance helps you discover what small, specific changes can make the most significant difference for you right now. By identifying what is missing or out of balance in your daily experience, it recommends practical steps to help you feel better today while building toward long-term resilience.

Your Story Shapes Your Strength

One of WellBalance’s most powerful insights is that your personal story, including your responsibilities, your social connections, and your routines, has more influence on your well-being than any external achievement or demographic label. This perspective gives you permission to stop comparing yourself to others and start honoring what helps you feel grounded, energized, and fulfilled.

If you want to explore what that means for you, you can take the WellBalance Assessment and discover your own personal wellbeing profile with personalized recommendations for creating a more flourishing life for yourself.

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Making Help Accessible to All

Because many of the people who need support the most are least able to afford it, WellBalance follows a “pay what you can” model and is building a Global Impact Alliance to partner with nonprofit organizations. This initiative makes sure that women in high-stress, low-income situations can access WellBalance’s range of wellbeing resources without cost being a barrier.

Norris’ own journey through burnout and personal loss led him to design an experiential approach to wellbeing that reflects real life, not just ideal outcomes or admonishments to do what we already know we’re supposed to be doing. By showing us what will work best for us as individuals and where to start, this method now helps others find clarity, hope, and healing no matter their situation.

Empowering Every Woman’s Journey

Whether you are rebuilding after divorce, managing single parenthood, seeking deeper purpose, or simply trying to balance work with life, The WellBalance Way offers a roadmap designed around your specific needs. Through positive psychology, mindfulness, and personalized interventions, it helps you reclaim control over your own happiness, deepen your relationships, and align your life with what truly matters to you.

Real resilient wellbeing isn’t something you chase. It’s something you create for yourself, one intentional choice at a time.

Disclaimer: WellBalance’s research and recommendations are not medical advice and should not replace professional healthcare. Results may vary, and individuals should consult a healthcare provider for medical or mental health concerns. WellBalance offers a “pay what you can” model to improve accessibility, but availability may vary by location and personal situation.