Mentoring Youth: Sustaining You While Empowering Them

Mentoring Youth: Sustaining You While Empowering Them

It started with a simple conversation—a teenager, overwhelmed by the weight of life, unsure of their path. As I sat across from them, offering guidance, I realized how much mentoring is a two-way street. It’s not just about giving advice; it’s about sustaining you while uplifting them. But how do you, as a mentor, maintain your own energy while constantly pouring into others?

Enter the I Like Me program. It’s designed to provide youth with the tools to build resilience, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence. But the beauty? It also supports mentors in balancing their well-being. Mentoring isn't just about solving problems—it’s about connecting, growing together, and learning as you go. The bond created in those moments is transformative, not just for the youth, but for the mentor too.

We all face moments of burnout, but with the right support systems—like those offered by I Like Me—you’ll find mentoring to be as fulfilling for you as it is empowering for them. Ready to make a difference in their life and sustain yourself along the way?

Check out how the I Like Me program can help you on this journey: I Like Me Program. Let’s inspire, together.

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