Mike Lawrence Wellbeing & Workplace Management Consultant
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Amazon Best-Selling Author - and I typically work with men and women from big corporates in their 40s who are suffering from a lack of confidence, lost identity and direction in life for more than a year during the pandemic I help them to rediscover their identity. Using a system that I’ve developed over a decade and feedback from 100’s of clients. We typically produce results between 3 and 6 months, so they feel more motivated, confident, and in control of their life.
29/01/2026
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do
is pause.
I’ve created something simple called 12-Second Shift™.
It’s a short, spoken guided audio designed for real moments of pressure — when your head feels busy and your body feels tense.
Not a programme.
Not a long meditation.
Not about fixing you.
Just a practical pause you can use:
• before a meeting
• when your thoughts are racing
• between tasks
• at the end of a long day
Nearly 1 in 2 people in the UK have self-diagnosed their mental health.
Are you one of them?
I’m hearing more and more people in my work — and in my wider life — say they’re waiting for a diagnosis, have self-diagnosed, or have just received one.
The data backs this up.
Diagnoses of common mental health conditions are rising across all age groups.
Adults now sit at over 22%, with the sharpest increases among young people.
On paper, that can sound worrying.
But for many people — especially those diagnosed later in life — the dominant feeling isn’t fear.
It’s relief.
Relief that the anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, distraction, or exhaustion finally makes sense.
Relief that “something wasn’t quite right” wasn’t laziness, weakness, or failure.
Increasingly, people aren’t waiting for clinicians to name it first.
Nearly 48% of people in the UK say they have self-diagnosed using online information in the last year, according to AXA Health.
Among 16–24-year-olds, almost 1 in 5 have done this four or more times, often in relation to mental health.
That tells us something important.
👉 People are searching for answers to their problems.
👉 They’re trying to make sense of their concerns.
👉 Doctors are increasingly seeing people who arrive saying,
“I think this is me.”
When used well, a diagnosis can be a relief.
It can reduce stigma — both internal and external.
And it can legitimise access to the right support, adjustments, and conversations.
As long as we don’t allow the diagnosis to define you.
That’s the line that matters.
The challenge now — for clinicians, leaders, employers, and parents — is this:
How do we normalise mental health struggles, offer clarity and support, without turning understanding into limitation?
I’m seeing this tension every day in my work.
Are you?
P.S. Diagnosis can explain what’s been happening.
It shouldn’t decide what happens next.
20/01/2026
If talking was enough, we wouldn’t be here.
This morning, during my usual scan of what’s happening across the wellbeing space, I read a powerful article in Modern Railways.
Not because it was shocking.
But because it confirmed what many people already know — and live with.
Only this week, while delivering a Mental Health First Aid course online, one learner shared something that quietly summed up the scale of the issue:
👉 Their current employer is the first organisation to ever offer mental health training — despite a career spanning the Prison Service and the Navy.
That alone says a lot.
Having worked with colleagues at TransPennine Express and Hull Trains, the themes in this article mirror what’s been shared with me first-hand:
high responsibility, constant vigilance, emotional labour, and a culture where people are expected to cope quietly under relentless pressure.
Behind every train that runs safely are people making safety-critical decisions, working long shifts, and carrying stress that often goes unseen.
And yet many still feel it’s safer to stay silent than to say “I’m not okay”.
Not because they’re weak —
but because they don’t trust what happens next.
The figures are sobering:
• 1 in 3 rail workers experience anxiety or depression
• PTSD rates are double the national average
• Over half report poor mental health
• Absence due to mental health is six times higher
So why, with all this awareness, does action still fall short?
Because it’s easier to post on Blue Monday
than it is to create real psychological safety every day.
Awareness matters.
But awareness without action is just noise.
Mental health isn’t a campaign.
It’s not a calendar event.
It’s about what actually happens when someone finally says, “I’m not okay.”
So here’s the honest question:
👉 What happens in your workplace when the posts stop and someone really needs support?
If this resonates, I’d genuinely welcome your thoughts — especially from leaders trying to do better, not just look better.
Many organisations say they support employees’ mental health needs – but as TRACEY BARBER reveals, the reality is often token gestures at best which are putting lives at risk
09/01/2026
January can feel like pressure disguised as motivation.
But your body and nervous system don’t run on calendars.
This weekend has been a reminder that rest isn’t indulgent — it’s a given.
And beginning the year supported matters.
Wishing you a gentle Feel Good Friday.
07/01/2026
Featured on BBC Radio Sheffield – Talking SAD & Winter Wellbeing
New Year’s Day got off to a great start with an early-morning conversation on BBC Radio Sheffield, joining Xanthe Palmer on the Breakfast Show.
We chatted about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — why winter can affect mood, energy and motivation — and practical ways people can support their wellbeing during the darker months.
The interview starts around 2:50 into the show, just after Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.
If you struggle with SAD — or know someone who does — click the link below for some quick tips and listen to the short interview.
Xanthe eases you into New Year's Day with your stories and all the music you love.
08/12/2025
🎄 I’ll Be Honest… This Isn’t the Post I Planned to Write Today. But You Might Need It.
Every year, December turns into a performance — smiles, schedules, deadlines, parties.
But behind the scenes?
Most people are running on fumes.
And that’s why I’m sharing something different — not noise, not “festive tips,” but a moment of truth before the year ends.
Maya Angelou once said,
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
This year tested that for all of us.
Me included.
So instead of a typical newsletter, I’ve created a space for reflection, honesty and a reset — because as T. Harv Eker reminds us:
“How you finish anything is how you start everything.”
Inside this Christmas edition, you’ll find:
✨ A thank-you message shaped by real highs & heartbreaks
🏆 The award moment that genuinely floored me
🧠 A science-backed way to switch off when your mind refuses
💔 The 3 stories that shook leaders, clients & colleagues this year
🎄 What I’m reading, watching & listening to as the dust settles
🔥 And a raw reflection on grief, resilience & quiet growth
If you’re ending 2025 with joy, relief, uncertainty, pride or exhaustion — there’s something here that will meet you where you are.
👇 Tap to read the full Christmas Newsletter.
Five minutes that might shift how you finish this year — and how you begin the next.
PS: If it hits home, don’t keep it.
Share it.
Someone you care about may need this more than you know.
Final 2025 reflections from Mike Lawrence: burnout, resilience, awards, recovery, and the moments that mattered most. One to bookmark and share.
28/11/2025
27/11/2025
🧠 Study of 98,299 people confirms it — short-form scrolling is costing us focus, sleep, and mental clarity
This isn’t theory or fear-mongering.
I
t’s evidence — based on almost 100,000 participants.
Short-form video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) has become the modern comfort blanket.
We jump on for a laugh… a distraction… a quick moment of relief.
And I understand why — sometimes it does soothe the day.
But here’s the reality the research couldn’t ignore:
⚠️ More SFV use = weaker attention across all ages
⚠️ Higher anxiety, irritability, low mood + emotional overload
⚠️ Dopamine hits make it harder to stop, even when tired
⚠️ Sleep takes the biggest hit — especially scrolling in bed
⚠️ The brain doesn’t switch off, it ramps up
The study highlights:
“Night-time SFV consumption suppresses melatonin + serotonin, disrupting circadian rhythm and deep sleep.”
So while we believe we’re relaxing…
We may actually be overstimulating the brain, delaying rest, and waking up more exhausted than the night before.
Not because we’re weak — but because these tools are designed to keep us there.
And this line from the conclusion couldn’t have been clearer:
The heavier the scroll, the worse your cognition and mental wellbeing.
PS: If you’ve ever climbed into bed for “five minutes of scrolling” and looked up 40 minutes later — you’re not alone. Awareness is the power.
Awareness is the pivot point. Please share this if it might help someone reclaim their evenings, their sleep, and their clarity.
A new study had analyzed the impact watching content on platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram has on a person's brain
18/11/2025
“How Much Longer Do You Want Stress Running Your Life?”
Join the 60-Minute Reset That’s Helping People Finally Breathe Again — Free Live Interactive Webinar Tomorrow at 2PM GMT ✨
If the last few weeks have felt relentless — busy mind, tense body, poor sleep, holding everything together for everyone else — tomorrow is your moment to pause and take one hour back for yourself.
Most people wait until they hit a wall.
They hope things will “calm down soon.”
But stress doesn’t ease off on its own — it compounds.
You don’t have to let that happen.
Tomorrow’s session is a live, engaging, cameras-on experience designed to help you feel lighter, clearer, and genuinely more in control by the end of the hour.
You’ll learn how to calm your mind in under two minutes, interrupt stress before it spirals, spot burnout early, protect your energy when life feels uncertain, and use a simple grounding routine that sets your entire day up to win.
These are the same tools I use with executives, NHS teams, and organisations facing real-world pressure — practical, evidence-based strategies that work in real life, not just on paper.
If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll sort it next week,” you already know next week rarely brings the space you hoped for.
This is your chance to reset before the spiral continues.
It’s live. It’s interactive. And spaces are limited so everyone gets genuine connection — not another passive webinar. 🔗
• 📅 Wednesday 19 November
• ⏰ 2:00 PM GMT
• 💻 Zoom (cameras on)
• 💷 Free to attend
P.S. In your moment of decision, your destiny is shaped.
If you’re ready for even one hour of calm, clarity, and breathing space — join me live tomorrow.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How to Reduce Stress Naturally: Practical Tools to Feel Calm, Focused & In Control. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
11/11/2025
💥 Life doesn’t give us warning signs — but it does give us choices.
In the last few weeks, I’ve stood in the High Court as an expert witness. I lost a close friend who entrusted me with his final wishes. And I’ve supported family impacted by Hurricane Melissa — a storm that shook more than just homes.
Add in rising financial uncertainty, stress creeping in, and the quiet pressure many are carrying — and it’s clear:
Resilience isn’t something you talk about. It’s something you live.
Today, on the 11th of November — a day of remembrance, pause, and reflection — I’m sharing this month’s newsletter with you.
🧠 What’s inside:
✅ Practical ways to reduce stress (plus a free masterclass on 19 Nov)
✅ Personal reflections on grief, responsibility, and emotional overwhelm
✅ The mental health effects of uncertainty as we head into the Budget
✅ And a few lighter moments — music, family, connection
📩 Take a moment to read. Then share it with someone who might need it more than you realise.
🔗 [Insert Newsletter Link]
Resilience, reflection, and real-life leadership. Mike Lawrence’s November newsletter tackles stress, loss, and how to stay grounded when life shifts.
10/11/2025
🌿 You Say You’re Fine — But Are You Really?
Be honest with yourself.
How many times have you said “I’m fine” this week — when deep down, you weren’t?
When people find out what I do — helping people manage stress and prevent burnout — I usually hear:
💬 “We need more people like you.”
💬 “I could’ve done with you when I was going through my divorce.”
💬 “You must be busy these days.”
It’s said with kindness… but often, it’s a deflection.
Because most of us already know something’s off.
The racing thoughts that won’t stop.
The exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix.
The quiet fear that if we stop, everything might fall apart.
A few years ago, I learned that lesson the hard way.
After a pituitary apoplexy, I sat in a hospital bed and realised I’d been living on autopilot for far too long.
Stress didn’t cause it — but years of ignoring my wellbeing didn’t help.
Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others find balance before their body forces them to.
So I’m inviting you to something special:
🎥 FREE Live Webinar: How to Reduce Stress — Even When Life Feels Out of Control
🗓️ Tuesday 19 November 2025
🕑 2:00 PM (GMT)
This isn’t another fluffy wellness chat.
It’s real, practical, and designed for people who are ready to stop talking about change and start living it.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to calm your mind and body in under two minutes
✅ How to recognise and prevent burnout before it hits
✅ How to protect your energy, focus, and peace — even in chaos
You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately — and share with family, friends, or colleagues.
If you’re done saying “I’m fine” and ready to actually feel fine — join me.
👉 Click here to register for free
Because stress might be part of life…
but it doesn’t have to run your life.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How to Reduce Stress Naturally: Practical Tools to Feel Calm, Focused & In Control. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
05/11/2025
⚡ Feeling the Pressure Rising? Read This…
You’re not imagining it.
More worry. More stress.
Even Rachel Reeves is hinting at tax rises in the next Budget — and people across the country are quietly thinking, “How much more can I take?”
We may not have much say in what happens in Westminster…
but we can take charge of how we respond.
A few of you may have seen me delivering a 20-minute wellbeing session at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park recently — I touched on these exact tools, and the reaction was incredible.
Now I’m taking it deeper in a FREE live masterclass:
🎯 How to Reduce Stress — Even When Life Feels Out of Control
You’ll discover how to:
✅ Break the mental noise loop in under 3 minutes
✅ Regain calm and clarity when pressure hits
✅ Protect your energy and focus — even when everything around you feels uncertain
It’s fast-paced, practical and transformational.
No theory, no fluff — just proven tools that work.
🗓️ Not long to go — spaces are still available, but not for long.
👉 Click on the link below to claim your free spot now:
Because the truth is — the world won’t always calm down for you.
But you can learn to calm yourself in the world.
Let’s take back control — together.
Free 60-minute live masterclass with award-winning wellbeing consultant Mike Lawrence. Learn practical tools to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and restore calm — naturally.
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Mike Lawrence Wellbeing & Workplace Management Consultant provides convenient and affordable health and wellbeing services from our outstanding and well-equipped facilities in Sheffield.
In 2019, Mike was the winner of 3 awards, best customer service in Yorkshire in the wellbeing category, one of the top 3 therapists in Sheffield and outstanding holistic therapies by GHP Magazine.
Clients Mike helps typically tend to be business owners and professionals who are suffering from at least ten years of emotional and physical pain. Mike helps them to step up using a unique 3 step system which uncovers and gets to the bottom of the underlying root cause of the problem.
Mike works with solo entrepreneurs, small businesses, universities and small and medium-sized enterprises who are keen to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees. Mike’s clients tend to be organisations who notice that some of their employees (which are typically men aged between 45-55 in senior managerial roles) are suffering from stress which if not dealt with can lead to mental health-related problems such as stress, depression and anxiety.
Mike helps the individuals to “get their mojo back”, which enables them to achieve their daily workloads, meaning they don’t have to complete their work at home. Therefore they can enjoy a better work-life balance.
Over the years, Mike’s clients have included Westfield Health, Computer Sense, Public Carriage Office, Transport for London, Specialist Make-up Services Limited, Nouveau Beauty Group, Dixons Store Group, Priority Data and several London Boroughs.
His work today is mainly focused on working with individual clients from his clinic in Broomhill, Sheffield and business leaders who ‘care’ about the health and wellbeing of their employees, which, Mike says, is the most rewarding work he has ever done.
