44 - Do it Like it's Your Last Shot with Brenda Lee

44 - Do it Like it's Your Last Shot with Brenda Lee In this conversation, Brenda Lee discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and self-care for first responders and high-level executives. She shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and the need for self-reflection. Brenda emphasizes the significance of taking time for oneself and creating a morning routine. She also highlights the importance of operating at peak performance and managing emotions for overall health and well-being. In this conversation, Brenda Lee discusses the importance of finding alignment and purpose in life. She emphasizes the emptiness of material success and highlights the need to take care of oneself. Brenda Lee also explores the power of setting boundaries and the effectiveness of walking and being in nature. She delves into the significance of forgiveness and the impact of societal conditioning on self-perception. Finally, Brenda Lee emphasizes the importance of gratitude and taking action to rewire the brain and change beliefs. Takeaways Trauma affects individuals across different professions, and the effects and handling of trauma are similar. Taking time for self-care and self-reflection is crucial for overall well-being. Creating a morning routine and prioritizing self can lead to improved mental and emotional health. Operating at peak performance requires managing emotions and prioritizing personal health. Finding alignment and purpose in life is crucial for personal fulfillment. Material success does not guarantee happiness and fulfillment. Setting boundaries and taking care of oneself are essential for overall well-being. Practicing forgiveness and letting go of guilt and shame can lead to personal growth and healing. Gratitude and taking action can help rewire the brain and change beliefs. About Brenda Lee Brenda Lee is a distinguished leadership trainer, having worked with a spectrum of clients from local establishments like Bartlett Roofing, Bank of Idaho, and Tribute Media to industry giants such as Sonitrol, Hewlett Packard, and Activision. Renowned as an emotional intelligence expert, Brenda possesses a resilience that many aspire to achieve. Her life's journey has equipped her with invaluable lessons, metaphorically earning her a "PhD in life experience." With a formal background in computer coding, Brenda has merged her technical expertise with her profound life insights, offering transformative solutions to re-calibrate human behavior. This unique approach facilitates rapid and profound transformations in both individuals and teams.  The result? Enhanced communication, reinvigorated collaboration, and a surge in productivity. Whether it's for an individual or a team, Brenda's transformative approach doesn't just catalyze personal growth; it also amplifies profitability and success in the business realm. People can find me on www.thebrendalee.com and they can sign up for my free "Flip the Switch" exercise  here: https://www.thebrendalee.com/flip-the-switch/ where they can begin to master transforming those negative thoughts.     +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIE Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.