Don't Trade Your Health For Your Career...That is a Really Bad Trade

In this special New Year's Eve episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Professor Pete Alexander, a stress relief specialist, hiker, laughter yoga teacher, and improv comedian. Pete shares his background from a dysfunctional family to battling stress-induced diabetes and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health. He discusses practical stress relief techniques from his book 'Lighten Your Day' and the significance of understanding personal values. Discover ways to take proactive steps towards managing stress for a healthier, more joyful life. Connect with Professor Pete Alexander ⁠Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  Keywords: New Year's Eve stress relief hiker laughter yoga improv comedy dysfunctional family divorces stress-induced diabetes chronic disease cellular inflammation mental health physical health workaholic corporate job epiphany health career burnout time personal values Type A personality stress management positive difference influence leadership micromanagement gratitude authentic self New Year's resolutions learning new skills lifelong learner self-care fountain of youth meditation yoga mindfulness LinkedIn audiobook habit formation inner critic fear fictional evidence appearing real goal-setting de-stressing diabetes health and time balance health advice personal growth empathy inspiration