The term self-care is growing in popularity, but do you know what it really means in practice and considerations that will directly benefit your confidence – mental health and wellbeing. Self-care is the habit of consistently and consciously improving your physical and mental wellbeing. What are examples of self-care? Any activity that you do to […]
Meditation and mindfulness are all the rage these days. Though they have been around for several thousands of years, they have enjoyed a new level of popularity. Even the scientific world is getting involved. A quick search on YouTube will demonstrate just how interested the world is in these topics. While meditation accomplishes many things, […]
Working from home means many business leaders and employees feel isolated; others experience overwhelm and burnout, or never stop working. He has strategies to protect and support you and your colleagues’ health and wellbeing. Born and raised in a working-class part of Sheffield, Mike now lives in Chesterfield. But as a young man, he had […]
It’s Christmas! Time off work. Presents to buy. Drinking and eating more than you would normally. Visiting friends, family and loved ones (social distancing regulations allowing). It’s the season of goodwill, cheer, and demanding work priorities. Cheer is exactly what we need—especially after the year we’ve had, because of the dreadful Covid-19 virus. […]
Preserving your Mental Health over the festive period The festive break is almost upon us and the countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun. If you’re like me, you may be thinking, “How will I get everything done?” Christmas brings its challenges—particularly this year, with the ever-changing rules around social distancing and who you […]
Emotions can run high at this time of the year, as Christmas approaches and with the end of the year not too far away. Are you counting down the days to 2021? A new year with new possibilities, new hope and renewed optimism—where the challenges of 2020 can be put behind us. Do you wonder […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
REVIEW: Mike Lawrence Consultancy & Holistic Therapies Mike Lawrence has been hailed in the media as having a ‘gift’ being the ‘go-to’ person when considering a holistic treatment… Treatments advertised on Mike’s website range from stress management and life coaching to cognitive behavioural solutions and Chinese therapies. Many of these therapies are given with the […]
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, according to Friedrich Nietzsche – although he probably wasn’t thinking about the ageing process when he penned this famous statement. Nobody would claim that living with chronic back pain or neck pain, anxiety, migraines or diabetes makes you stronger. Pain Relief and Chronic Pain in the UK The […]