“I COMPARTMENTALIZE EVERYTHING.”

At Kaiser Permanente, we spend a lot of time talking about how to maintain resilience and make sure that we have good mental health and wellness in the midst of the stresses in our lives. Much of my daily routine is intended to create that balance.

I compartmentalize everything. It’s the way I focus. I like to have my stuff in specific folders, clearly marked for those specific projects or initiatives. For example,