Monday 23rd March seems a long time away, but that was the last client I saw face to face in my clinic in Broomhill Sheffield. I remember the session very well; she wasn’t typical of my clients. They are usually aged between 40 – 50, women business owners who are suffering due to the loss […]
Imagine, we bring in the dawn of a new decade in January 2020, you make your New Years’ resolution, set goals such as lose weight, stop smoking, save money, find new love, or seek a new career. Then we start planning holidays, celebrating special occasions with friends, or book concert tickets (which I did in […]
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, many UK employees are now working from home for the foreseeable future. This will be the first experience for a huge amount of companies and employees. Working from home has its advantages but being away from the office and social interaction of an office can take its toll. Research […]
How are you coping with the restrictions to your lifestyle? ‘There’s a lot of negativity and fear out there, but we need to find a way to laugh.’ Mike Marshall MD of eatsleepthink talks to Mike Lawrence, Wellbeing & Workplace Management Consultant, about his tips for mental and physical health whilst we all #stayathome […]
In March, I attended the 10th Health & Wellbeing @ Work conference at the Birmingham NEC the event theme this year, changing culture and behaviour. Ironically due to the heightened alert and spread of the Coronavirus, the numbers attending in comparison to last year were visibly lower, several speakers and exhibitors also took the decision […]
As news about coronavirus (COVID-19) dominates the headlines and public concern is on the rise, we must remember to take care of your physical health. Good mental health and positive wellbeing can help you better cope with the COVID-19 threat and the uncertainty it’s creating. I was in the petrol station at the check-out desk […]
Mike Lawrence Holistic Therapies is celebrating – again! They had been recognised for the second year in a row by the Best 3 Awards this week for making a significant difference to local people’s lives. Mike’s mission is to empower people to achieve their aspirations in the workplace and everyday life. The award recognises that […]
It’s Christmas! Time off work. Presents to buy. Drinking and eating more than you would regularly and visiting friends, family, loved ones. The season of goodwill, cheer and demanding work priorities go on the back burner in favour Christmas merriments. Moreover, in our busy lives, that’s exactly what we need. What’s not to like? Recently […]
Surviving Christmas Without It Weighing On Your Mental Health The festive break is not too far away, and the countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun. If you’re like me, you may be thinking “How am I going to get everything done?” Christmas brings its challenges and that people can find the period quite […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder Visualise stepping off a plane after an 8-hour trip from the 30 degrees heat from the Caribbean into a 6-degree cold, rain and the blustery UK just as the clocks have gone back. I noticed a mood shift from clients, friends and colleagues, could some of them be suffering from Seasonal Affective […]
I was recently invited to co-host an HR Future Leaders Seminar in Leeds, organised by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors and Elevation Recruitment Group, on Neurodiversity in the Workplace, which is becoming an increasingly popular topic within HR. What Is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to people with genetic differences such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Tourettes and various forms […]
How many times during a week have you found yourself saying, “I’m fine” to a colleague or friend when in fact you don’t really mean it? I asked this question earlier this week to a group of employees during a 1-day Mental Health At Work Awareness training session that I was hosting near Sheffield. The […]
Mike Lawrence – Life Coach in Sheffield Life Coaching is one of those professions that some people are still unclear. Although some of the world’s most successful people from professional athletes to business executives have coaches or mentors to accelerate their achievements, you might still wonder how relevant a life coach would be to your […]
Have you ever felt burdened down by your past decisions? Do you ever have regrets about things that you haven’t done or actions you should take, but you were scared to take them? Have you been through a divorce, been made redundant, or lost somebody close to you? Chances are, I am here to share […]
The phrase ‘burnout’ describes the collection of signs and symptoms, both psychological and physical, experienced by people due to their profession. It is defined as the condition where professionals lose all matters and emotional feelings for their work colleagues and treat them in a dehumanised and detached way. People often feel a sense of indifference, […]
The first country in the world to introduce mandatory packaging for tobacco products was Australia – and the UK followed suit in 2017. But will the UK copy Australia’s plan to keep increasing taxes until a packet of cigarettes costs AUD$40 (£24)? The average price of a packet of cigarettes in the UK rose over […]
At a recent mentoring course in London, the organiser posed the question as to why we do what we do. I followed by group discussions and activities. The question momentarily stopped me in my tracks as I racked my brains to find the answer, which for some came rather quickly, but it took me a […]
I was invited on to the show to talk about my holistic therapy journey and how I made the transition from the corporate business world into the health and wellbeing industry. By Elaine Godley I have beaten cancer four times and cured myself of serious kidney disease. A qualified Nutritionist, Psychologist, former Athlete and Business […]