Kiyomi Appleton GainesCrisis-Driven Isolation Can Be Countered with a Culture of InclusionIn the aftermath of a disaster it’s critical that we tend to our people. Once again we watched with trepidation as a massive storm moved…Oct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — racism is the real illness we faceToday I’m taking a little departure from the usual Wellness Moment. Our own health and wellness as we navigate remote work, work-life…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — start again tomorrowWe aren’t always at our best. Despite pressures we put on ourselves, or may get from others, to always give 100%, we know that today’s 100%…May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — Tips for Better CommunicationCommunication is always a challenge in a busy organization, but more so when everyone has unexpectedly become a remote worker. In crisis…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — feeling stretchedWhen feeling a bit stretched, sometimes the best thing can be to lean into it — literally! Stress and tension from mental exertions — work…May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — am I over-sitting?Too much sitting was once called “the new smoking” in terms of potential long-term health impacts. Now more than ever, many of us are…May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — Considering Re-OpeningAs we look toward our communities re-opening, that can lead to mixed emotions. We may feel both relieved that we’ll finally be able to get…May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — managing burnoutBurnout is looming large in discussions about those who are still working during the pandemic crisis. For those of us in the middle of it…May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — what’s in your mystery basket?I was always a big fan of Chopped. If you haven’t seen it, a group of chefs compete to make the best meal from a basket of mystery…May 18, 2020May 18, 2020
Kiyomi Appleton GainesWellness Moment — finding an extra momentThe blurred lines between work and home life have made us all more prone to overwork and burnout recently. Signs of burnout can include…May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
