The Restoring Hope Blog

Do you struggle with reaching your goals? One thing that makes goals so difficult to achieve is that it’s hard to stay focused enough to keep working towards them. Many of us blame distractions such as work, family, or technology and say that’s the reason why we have...

Be all you can be, but it’s not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it’s hard to think of anything else when where are real issues to be discussed.  Still I aspire for something deeper and more...

With hormones and developing brains, teenagers often feel an intense amount of stress. Although it’s easy to forget sometimes in our busy lives, we were all teenagers once! Being a teenager is challenging. They have chaotic schedules and pressures at school. They’re...

What is Mental Health? Mental health is a state of feeling well within yourself, in which you can achieve your goals and dreams, cope with the stresses of life, work, relationships, and give back to your communities. Maintaining your mental health along with your...

Waiting for an Apology? Do This Instead. Let’s say a friend throws a party without inviting you, or a co-worker misses a deadline that’s crucial for your passion project. You may be gracious enough to forgive if you receive a sincere apology, but what happens if the...