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 […]
??What an honour – My practice has been hand-picked to be rated one of the top 3 therapists in Sheffield, UK! ? This required a 50-Point Inspection that includes local reviews, history, trading standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their general excellence. As they put it, ‘Only the bee’s knees!’ To view the result of […]
Stress Management Expert, Consultant & Integrative Therapist Mike Lawrence shares his life journey. Mike has spent a large number of years helping others thrive, be that in the workplace or their life. Today’s episode, Mike shares his journey, his stint at Butlins as a Redcoat and how he now helps to remove stress from your […]
If you’re aware that you’re living with high levels of stress, you could be putting your entire health and well-being at risk. Stress causes turmoil on your emotional balance, as well as your physical health. It reduces your ability to think with clarity, function effectively, and enjoy life. In fact, the simple understanding that you’re […]
Ask any smoker who has tried to quit, and they’ll tell you how difficult it is. All the benefits that urge a person to stop – COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), cancer, cost, etc. seem just to fade away when nicotine craving kicks in and you need rest bite from the stress or other unknown […]