If you could just see what I see…
I’ve spent the last 25 years of my life speaking to thousands of teenagers in schools across the country. I speak about how valuable you are, and I talk about the pressure that you are under. But do you know what I wish I could do?
I wish I could sit down with each and every one of you and help you see what I see.
I would tell you that I see a young person whose value is so great that it cannot be measured. I would tell you that no matter what you have done, your value cannot be diminished. I would share with you that I know that the social media culture is attempting to define you by assigning value to you that is based on temporary things that you do, instead of who you are as a person.
That is what this section of this website is about. There are videos on here that are conversations between me and you, about real things that you deal with as a teenager. I don’t believe in talking down to young people or treating you like babies because you are constantly dealing with mature events in your life that can be overwhelming at times. Not every video will pertain to you, but we will constantly be updating this page with new and fresh videos.
New Video Series for Students
Mondays with Mike
Watch the first three episodes below, then check out our YouTube channel to see more — and be sure to subscribe!
Episode 1: "Don't Bop Around" - People tend to treat you the way you treat you. You attract what you respect. Mental health is about fighting mentally for your own value.
Episode 2: "The Right Mentors Matter" - Having a trusted adult in your life that you can bounce idea's off of or confine in if life is getting challenging can be a very positive experience. Mike breaks that down for us.
Episode 3: "Walk a Mile in Others' Shoes with Matt Hamilton" - An incredible teacher up in Michigan took the "Walk a Mile" portion of my presentation and started the East Jordan Shoe Club. These kids have literally changed the social climate of their school and community.
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How to Have a DRAMA-FREE School Year
Drama Drama…Wouldn’t it be great if you could go through this entire school year without dealing with emotional drama? In this video, Mike Donahue gives you four things you can do to keep yourself out of the drama.
