According to Neuroscience Expert, Dr. Patrick Porter, many of us take this trauma in stride, but acknowledging and managing this stress is imperative, especially for health in the new year.

Dealing With 2020’s Emotional Toll.

We have all experienced a year filled with social, emotional, mental, and physical trauma. From political drama, social unrest, natural disasters, and the widespread pandemic, which has caused unprecedented disruption, isolation, grief, and loss due to the drastic changes to daily routines and ways of life that usually bring comfort and a feeling of stability.

We have come to accept this as our new normal—much to the detriment of our wellness and our brain health.

According to Neuroscience Expert, Dr. Patrick Porter, many of us take this trauma in stride, but acknowledging and managing this stress is imperative, especially for health in the new year.

“Even if you don’t feel it now, the traumatic events of 2020 take a serious toll on your mind as well as your body. Your emotional wellbeing plays a major role in your ability to maintain good physical health…”

…says Dr. Porter, who has devoted his career to researching the brain, mental wellness, and cognitive functioning. According to Dr. Porter, if not dealt with properly, emotional stress can trigger a host of health problems. The physical response involves your immune system, your heart and blood vessels, and how certain glands in your body secrete hormones.

“New Year’s is a time when people renew focus on health and wellness. This year, our focus needs to be on combating the mental and physical consequences of prolonged stress. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to deactivate the body’s stress response…”

…says Dr. Porter. According to Dr. Porter, simply being mindful of your emotions is the first step. Actively observing your own thoughts and feelings helps you better understand where the stress is coming from so you can manage it more effectively. Mindfulness activities like meditating, journaling, and BrainTapping can help. Making sleep a priority is also key. Our bodies and brains repair themselves during our sleep cycles. When the quality or quantity of our sleep is poor, we miss out on the restoration process. We are less focused, less resilient, and we have fewer internal resources for managing stress and anxiety.

Remember, a little mindfulness and self-care go a long way. Carving out time for self-care prevents burnout and will make for a happier healthier New Year.

“Even if you don’t feel it now, the traumatic events of 2020 take a serious toll on your mind as well as your body. Your emotional wellbeing plays a major role in your ability to maintain good physical health.“

– Dr. Patrick Porter

In An Interview/Article, Dr. Porter Can Share:

• The Emotional Toll of 2020
• What Stress & Anxiety Does to Your Brain & Your Health
• Mental Health Checklist for the NEW YEAR
• How to Protect Yourself from the Mental & Physical Consequences of Prolonged Stress
• How to Combat the Trauma of 2020 & Prevent Burnout in the New Year
• How to Train Your Brain to Tame Stress (from Holiday Anxiety & COVID Concerns to Political PTSD)
• Try-at-Home Mental Wellness Tips for People of all Ages
• 5 Ways You Can Counteract Stress & Support Your Brain Health This Holiday Season
• 7 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Stressed
• How to Reframe Anxiety & Channel It Into Motivation & Productivity

Dr. Porter is sharing insight to the emotional toll of 2020. He has tips & actionable advice people can use to combat the trauma of 2020, protect against the mental & physical consequences of prolonged stress, & promote wellness in the New Year.