MD Anderson is deploying Epic to replace an in-house customized electronic health record we have used for years, and I am the “elbow connection” of wellness leading a program designed to strengthen the resilience of the implementation team. An integrated team from Employee Health, Employee Assistance Program, and Wellness designed quick, fun, daily events and activities targeted to build and sustain resilience. Each day we offer either a morning energizer or afternoon activator 12-minutes of movement activities. Tuesday and Thursday we provide 12-minute interactive classes focused on resilience, and Wednesday is wellness fun day offering activities designed to get employees out of their heads and into their hearts.
Years ago I met Bruce Cryer of HeartMath when he spoke at the National Wellness Worksite Academy. His words around resilience were powerful, but what I remember most was his face as he talked about playfulness. Playfulness inspires the willingness to wonder, it brings flexibility, and the ability to better flow with life, which strengthen our resilience. Yesterday, during water/coffee, bathroom, and lunch breaks employees played with 1,500 dominoes, building domino chains. What playful activities do you have planned today to get out of your head and into your heart?
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