Free Live Webinar | Tuesday 19 November | 2:00 PM GMT
Have you ever wished you could just get through a week — even a single day — without feeling stressed?
You wake up tired.
You go to bed wired.
And somewhere between the constant pings, the bills, and the pressure to “keep it all together,” you start to wonder:
Is this just what life feels like now?
You tell yourself you’re fine — that everyone’s stressed. But deep down, you know it’s not sustainable.
When Stress Becomes a Way of Life
Lately, I’ve met more and more people who aren’t just tired — they’re empty.
Running on adrenaline. Functioning on autopilot.
In a resilience workshop I delivered for senior leaders, three-quarters of the group shared — without prompting — that they’d had counselling or coaching because of burnout.
These were bright, capable, compassionate professionals. People who lead others, make decisions, and appear strong.
And yet, behind closed doors, they were running on fumes.
Not everyone has that safety net.
Many soldier on, trying to manage their stress alone — or they lean on friends and family who love them but are often too close to help.
Sometimes you need to hear it from someone who isn’t caught in the same storm.
My Own Wake-Up Call
Years ago, I was diagnosed with a pituitary apoplexy — a sudden haemorrhage in the brain.
I remember sitting in the hospital, watching the monitor trace each heartbeat on the screen.
Life looked so fragile. For the first time in years, I stopped running.
When I asked my neurosurgeon, Dr Borg, if stress had caused it, she told me no.
But as I sat there, I realised something important: while stress may not have caused it, years of ignoring my own wellbeing had taken their toll.
That was my turning point.
I understood that while we can’t control what happens to us, we can absolutely influence what happens within us.
What Stress Really Does
When pressure builds, your body triggers what psychologists call the fight, flight or freeze response — a mechanism wired into our brains millions of years ago to help our ancestors survive.
But those ancient circuits were designed for sabre-toothed tigers, not modern life.
Today, the “predators” are deadlines, bills, overflowing inboxes, no time to rest or recover.
Our nervous system hasn’t caught up.
Your heart races, your breathing quickens, your thoughts narrow.
And if that response stays switched on too long, it drains every system in the body.
Author Johann Hari, in Lost Connections, describes how our separation from meaning — from rest, purpose, and community — fuels anxiety and depression.
It’s not just that we’re busy; it’s that we’ve forgotten how to stop.
What People Say
At a professional conference on stress in Frankfurt, Robert Gordon, Ph.D., ABPP, Fellow of the American Psychological Association, said:
“I chaired a professional conference on stress in Frankfurt and heard Mike Lawrence present.
I was very impressed with both his intelligence and his humanity.”
That balance — science and soul — is what this live session delivers.
What You’ll Learn
This 60-minute webinar gives you real, practical strategies you can use immediately to reduce stress and regain calm.
- The real reason your brain resists calm — and how to reset it in under two minutes.
- The simple, science-backed method to interrupt stress before it spirals.
- How to spot burnout early — in yourself and others.
- How to protect your energy and focus when everything feels uncertain.
- A five-minute morning routine that grounds you before the day begins.
Part of managing stress is retraining your mind to focus.
One tool I personally use is Brain.fm — an app that uses functional music to help you concentrate, relax, or sleep better.
It’s grounded in neuroscience, and you can try it here: brain.fm/mikelawrence.
If you subscribe, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you — and it genuinely helps support my free wellbeing content.
You can share these techniques and tools with your team, your friends, or your family.
Small changes can ripple wider than you think.
A Moment to Reflect
When was the last time you stopped — really stopped — and asked yourself how you’re coping?
Not the version you show the world, but the truth you whisper just before sleep.
I’m not promising a life without pressure.
But I am promising this: you can find calm even in chaos.
I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it. And I’ll show you how.
Join Me Live
- Tuesday 19 November 2025
- 2:00 PM (GMT)
- Free Live Webinar via Zoom
Register here to secure your place.
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and someone who could use an hour of peace.
Because stress might be part of life — but it doesn’t have to run your life.
As Maya Angelou said:
“Nothing will work unless you do.”
This hour could be the start of you working for yourself again — for your health, your focus, and your peace of mind.
The storm won’t always pass when we want it to,
but you can learn to find stillness in the eye of it.
That’s what this hour on 19 November is really about.
Mike Lawrence: Your Guide to Health & Wellbeing
I’m Mike Lawrence, a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. After overcoming significant health challenges, including brain surgery, I’ve dedicated myself to a journey of self-improvement and helping others thrive. From heart-pounding skydives for charity to soul-enriching travels in Thailand, my experiences have shaped my approach to holistic health.
I love sharing the lessons I’ve learned from these adventures and the powerful audiobooks I devour. Let’s explore the paths to better mental and physical health together. Embrace life’s adventures with enthusiasm and resilience, and remember—you’re never alone on this journey!
Feel free to email me at hello@mikelawrence.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn. For more in-depth insights and inspiring stories, read my latest blogs here. Together, let’s create a healthier, happier future!
