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Our mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate mental health support to individuals with psychosocial disabilities

03/12/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱’

You Don’t Have to Be Happy All the Time

Let go of the inner critic that says “you should feel better.” Accept your emotions without judgment. That’s not giving up—that’s healing.

02/12/2025

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

What If Happiness Is in the Present?

What if happiness isn’t “out there” in the next goal or relationship? What if it’s here, in the breath you just took? Awareness of the now is where joy begins to grow.

01/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽

Why Feeling Guilty for Not Being Happy Is a Trap

You’re not ungrateful. You’re human. The pressure to be happy 24/7 can make sadness or disconnection feel like failure. But these feelings deserve your compassion—not your criticism.

30/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Happiness Isn’t a Checklist

Society tells us that happiness is earned through success. But real joy doesn’t come from promotions, possessions, or perfect plans. It’s already inside you—quiet and often overlooked.

27/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 ‘𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱’

The Problem with “Should Be Happy”

Saying “I should be happy” implies that not being happy is wrong. That belief can make you feel broken for having very normal human emotions. Let’s drop the “should” and start with honesty.

26/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁

“I Should Be Happy… But I’m Not”

You’ve ticked all the boxes—job, home, relationships. So why do you still feel empty? That quiet voice whispering “I should be happy” can turn into a source of guilt and pressure.

Let’s talk about it.

25/11/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 “𝗜 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆” 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂

Ever found yourself thinking:
“I have a good life… so why don’t I feel happy?”
You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.

This new series dives into the hidden emotional pressure behind the phrase “I should be happy.” Because happiness isn’t something we earn by ticking life’s boxes—it’s something we uncover when we stop “should-ing” on ourselves.

Over the next few posts, we’ll explore:
🔸 Why “should” thinking leads to guilt and burnout
🔸 How to stop chasing happiness like a to-do item
🔸 Practical ways to soften your inner dialogue
🔸 What real emotional acceptance actually looks like

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not feeling “grateful enough,” this one’s for you.

Let’s unlearn the pressure to feel perfect—together.

23/11/2025

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀🎉

Brushed your teeth? Took a shower? Got dressed?

These are wins. They might feel small, but they’re not. In recovery, every action you take toward caring for yourself is something to celebrate.

Don’t wait for the ‘big’ moments. The ordinary ones are just as powerful.

20/11/2025

𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲⏰

Struggling to remember tasks or appointments? You’re not alone—and reminders can help.

Use sticky notes, alarms, or apps to keep you on track. Building independence doesn’t mean doing everything from memory—it means finding tools that support your goals.

Your recovery is your own, and reminders are one way to keep showing up for yourself, day by day.

19/11/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆🧼

A tidy space can mean a clearer mind. When our environment feels chaotic, it can be harder to focus or feel calm.

Start with one area—your desk, a table, or even just one corner of a room. Put on music, set a timer, and let the action be the reward.

Cleaning is a form of self-respect. It’s not about perfection—it’s about creating space for peace and recovery.

18/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀🧑‍🏫

Recovery coaches are more than just support—they help you build structure, set routines, and stay on track.

They work with you to:
✅ Establish daily and weekly rhythms
✅ Break down goals into doable steps
✅ Stay accountable in your recovery journey

Think of them as your routine-building teammate. Consistency doesn’t happen overnight—but with the right support, it can become second nature.

17/11/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀🎯

Setting daily goals doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, starting small is the best way to build momentum.

Choose 1–3 goals a day—things like making your bed, going for a short walk, or making a meal. These ‘small wins’ help your brain build trust and routine.

Keep it simple. Stay flexible. And most importantly, celebrate each one you tick off!

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Ground Floor 470 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

https://recoverysupports.com.au/

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