Fear and uncertainty are the most common reasons why people feel stressed, anxious and helpless. With the coronavirus pandemic putting a halt to our daily routines and lives as a whole, people in the UK and worldwide are facing a severe mental health and wellbeing crisis. With a growing number of lives lost, accelerated changes […]
Helpful tips for managing Seasonal Affected Disorder—SAD for short, or winter blues—during these uncertain and challenging times. I hate to say it, but we’re already weeks away from the end of summer. This year is significantly different for some people; as well as having to manage their Seasonal Affective Disorder, they’re also having to cope […]
Simon’s Journey of Faith guest recently was Mike Lawrence. Mike, who works as a Health and Wellbeing Consultant, shared some of the moments in his life when his Christian faith has guided and supported him. Listen back here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08srq60 Interview in two parts at 35 minutes and 46 minutes.
Clients often ask me about books that I’ve read and techniques that I employ to overcome everyday challenges and retain consistent levels of motivation. An area of study where I excel and intrigues me is communication in all forms. We’re communicating while wearing a face mask or face covering in places where it’s a mandatory […]
We all experience different levels of uncertainty every day. While many things are outside our control, our mindset is key to coping with difficult circumstances and facing the unknown. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People author Stephen Covey uses a helpful framework that provides clarity on what you cannot change or influence on matters […]
Our daily way of life has changed for many. We may have heard about the need for businesses to pivot and as we wait for the new normal to evolve and take shape. How do we find our new flow or adopt a new flow to enable you to achieve your goals? I believe that […]
In this 20 minute video, Karene a Mumpreneur, Property Investor & the UK’s #1 Business Mentor for Heart Centred Businesses. Interviews Mike on the importance of confidence, happiness, having fun regardless of what life throughs at us, and so much more! Following watching this video, if you would like more information on how you can […]
You may find it harder to get support and harder to follow your usual way of coping. Many are managing to cope using skills learned through experience. So, what are some of the mental health challenges? The constant media commentary and regularly government briefings can be a trigger for people who experience […]
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 […]