Unshrinkable

Unshrinkable offers anxiety management courses and chronic pain coaching. Become the best version of YOU!
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The sessions are individualised, and equip each client with a toolkit of different strategies to combat fear, build confidence and resilience.

02/06/2026

BLACK TOOTHPASTE … ?!?!

01/06/2026

THE WRONG BIN!

As a mum of teenage kids, I am keen to get them helping at home. I must admit this is not always received with the level of enthusiasm I would hope for … but nonetheless I keep persevering!

Yesterday I noticed that a spare black bin outside was overflowing with rubbish bags. This initially confused me, because this is a “spare bin” (that is kept separate from the other outdoor bins) - not the bin that we put rubbish in, and it has not ever been emptied.

After a short conversation with one of my kids, I realised that there had been a misunderstanding! I thought I had been very clear in my communication …

“Please put the rubbish bag out in the black bin!”

The problem was, there are two black bins!

Yet again, I have realised the importance of clear specific communication, and sometimes the need to model behaviour and go through tasks in person, so that there is no confusion!

Now, I just need to wait for the next bin collection day and hope all of the rubbish bags will fit in!

31/05/2026

TOMORROW!

June is the month to walk 60 miles to raise money for Young Minds!

So I had better get my walking shoes 👟 ready to go!

30/05/2026

IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT?!?!

I painted my toe nails to make a special effort for a party…

I have to admit that I find the whole process of nail varnish really frustrating and boring. I can never sit still for long enough to let the varnish dry!
I always seem to move too quickly, and then it all smudges and goes bumpy!

So 10 minutes, after painting my nails, and realising that the overall effect was far from smooth and professional, I wondered was it worth all the effort?

Later that night, I did have one comment about my purple toe nails and how it matched my dress!

So perhaps it was worth it after all!

It got me thinking that sometimes it is easy to not bother or put the effort in…

It doesn’t need to be perfect, but sometimes a bit of effort does get noticed!

29/05/2026

I AM DISAPPOINTED!

Have you ever been excited about something and thought this is going to be really good?

… only to discover that it doesn’t live up to expectations, and you are disappointed at the end result?

This happened recently with a new drink I tried!

It can also happen in life regularly, too!

Things often don’t work out the way we hoped … however, following disappointments I have also discovered that frequently this is a learning experience and I am changed for the better.

28/05/2026

Conversation yesterday…

Sometimes you realise that what you need someone to give out is more than they are able to offer!

That is when wisdom, grace and compromise are required in bucket loads from both parties.

27/05/2026

“I NEED A BIGGER BAG!”

Conversation today with 4 guys from a busy Events business about capacity and the load that they carry.

I used a huge full rucksack as a prop to help them discuss how it feels when you have additional items to find space for… but the bag is already crammed full!

Sometimes the first response when you are already carrying a full work load - a huge bag that is already full - and you still have to take on more… is to think

“I need a bigger bag!”

Actually…

- it may be that you need to put the bag down,

- and sort out whether all the stuff you are carrying is still necessary.

It may be that you can remove some things,

- or pass some items to someone else to carry them for you,

Or recognise that just for now you do need to carry a huge load, but you cannot do this long-term.

But don’t just keep swapping a full heavy bag for the next size up!

26/05/2026

YOUNG MINDS CHALLENGE!

A year ago I completed the Young Minds “60 Miles in June” Challenge… and I have signed up to it again!

This fantastic organisation “Young Minds” aims to support young people and help them to look after their mental health.

Just like Unshrinkable, they provide tools and resources for young people and recognise the importance of empowering adults and people around them to help to change lives of children for the better.

So… I need to dust off my walking shoes!

25/05/2026

IT IS A HOT ONE ! 🥵

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When your body overheats, it is commonplace to get irritated, stressed and snappy! ( Or is that just me?!?!)

One helpful trick is to “GET COLD!”

-Cold drinks🥤 ,
-ice on your neck, forehead or wrists, 🧊
-feet in cold water, 🦶
-ice creams,
-using a fan ,
-pillow case in a sealed bag in the freezer to sleep better… 😴
and one of my favourites a cold beer 🍺 !

… and so many more!

This helps your to cool off, regulate once again and for your brain and body to switch out of panic mode!

Give it a try and see if it works for you!

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24/05/2026

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE…

Had a fantastic catch up with some friends over the weekend. Reminiscing from our hospital days 20 years ago…!

Isn’t it amazing how these conversations can bring to the fore so many forgotten memories and experiences?

We have certainly laughed a lot, duplicated old photos, visited previous hang outs …

but now much older and wiser!! ( possibly!)

Also popped into town to the Lymelight Festival which was buzzing and very busy with people enjoying the music, stalls and sunshine ☀️

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