Mike Jensen II Inspires Teens And Adults Alike With A Transformative Path To Sustainable Happiness

PHOTO: Mike Jensen II, globally recognised Performance Life Coach and author of The Truth of Happiness – A Teen’s Guide.

Exploring Gratitude, Mindfulness, And Inner Strength Through The Teachings Of A Global Performance Life Coach

Mike Jensen II, acclaimed Performance Life Coach and author, empowers readers to cultivate sustainable happiness through mindfulness, gratitude, and self-awareness, offering transformative insights for both teenagers and adults.

Mike Jensen II brings a remarkable blend of wisdom, empathy, and practical insight to the world of personal development. A globally recognised Performance Life Coach and accomplished author, Mike has guided countless individuals towards a deeper understanding of happiness, fulfilment, and authentic living. His works — including The Truth of Happiness – A Teen’s Guide, Fearful to Fearless, Thinking vs Thought, The Illusion of Control, and The Power of NowHere — offer readers an inspiring framework for achieving balance through self-awareness and intentional action.

Through the TEAR Method and his teachings on energy alignment and mindfulness, Mike empowers readers to move from reaction to creation, from fear to freedom. His approach goes beyond surface-level motivation; it’s a heartfelt philosophy rooted in science, reflection, and compassion.

Jensen’s work radiates wisdom and compassion, blending science and soul to guide readers toward mindful living, emotional balance, and lasting fulfillment.

Mosaic Digest magazine is honoured to feature this insightful interview with Mike Jensen II — a leader whose work continues to transform lives by illuminating the path toward sustainable happiness, emotional clarity, and purpose-driven living.

What inspired you to write a book on happiness specifically for teenagers? 

In my role as a Performance Life Coach, one insight I’ve gained is that we rarely teach people, especially young people, how to cultivate genuine happiness. For teenagers and even young adults, the concept of happiness is often flipped into a chase for external things rather than a process of giving and internal alignment. I wrote a book on happiness for teens because I believe they’re often programmed the wrong way early on and never really get to experience what I would call sustainable happiness. For me, it’s about teaching them that happiness is something you generate by how you live and what you give, not just what you gather. 

How do you think the concept of happiness differs between teenagers and adults? 
Honestly, I don’t think the core concept of happiness really differs between teens and adults. The foundation of sustainable happiness is the same for everyone. If young people can learn to practice what I consider the four pillars — gratitude, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness — on a daily and mindful basis, they start to understand how to generate happiness from within. Instead of chasing the illusion of happiness through quick fixes or external gratification, they learn the deeper, more lasting kind of fulfillment. And that’s the same truth adults need as well. 

Can you elaborate on the science of happiness and how it is explained in the book? 
In the book, I dive into the science of happiness by explaining how we can create sustainable joy from the inside out rather than chasing quick bursts of excitement that leave us feeling empty. Often, we think of happiness as just that rush we get from instant gratification or external rewards. But real, sustainable happiness is something we generate through practices like gratitude, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. By starting with these thought processes, we produce the emotions that lead to a more anabolic, or positive, state of being that we carry into our everyday lives. In other words, it’s not just about feeling good for a moment — it’s about cultivating a deeper, lasting sense of fulfillment. 

What role do you believe gratitude plays in achieving happiness? 
I truly believe gratitude is one of the cornerstone components of sustainable happiness. When we approach life with a sense of gratitude, seeing everything around us as a gift, we naturally generate a more enduring kind of happiness from within. Essentially, if you’re grateful for the abundance of experiences, ideas, and possibilities always surrounding you, then you’re continually tapping into a mindset that fosters real, lasting joy. In other words, gratitude is like the fuel that keeps the engine of happiness running smoothly. 

How do you suggest teenagers overcome obstacles such as fear and stress that can block happiness? 
In fact, I’ve written another book called Fearful to Fearless that really digs into how mental and physical fears intersect, especially for teenagers today. When it comes to obstacles like fear and stress that block happiness, it’s important to recognize that these are often just distractions that can push us into a more catabolic, or draining, state. The key for teens, or anyone really, is to stay mindful and return to those core practices of gratitude, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. By focusing on these pillars, they can shift away from the distractions of fear and stress and build a more sustainable form of happiness that comes from within, not from anything outside of them. 

What are some of the most important habits that teenagers can develop to promote long term happiness? 
So here’s how I see it. The idea of long term happiness might not be about some distant goal, but rather about how we live in the present. In other words, the more mindful and present we become by stepping away from past trauma and not stressing over the future, the more we tune into a kind of sustainable happiness that’s cultivated moment by moment. It’s not really about locking in some permanent state of happiness for the future. It’s about working on it every day. We can turn catabolic in a moment when things go wrong or we face rejection, so the real focus is on being present and nurturing what makes us happy right now. That’s how we build a truly sustainable form of happiness — by focusing on the habits of presence and mindfulness right here and now. 

How do you think the book’s message and principles can be applied to everyday life beyond the teenage years? 
I originally wrote the book with teenagers in mind, but to my surprise, a lot of parents and adults have reached out and said, “I wish I’d had this when I was their age.” And yet they’re finding just as much value in it. The principles and practices are straightforward enough for teens to apply, but they’re really designed for anyone at any stage of life who wants to build a more sustainable daily happiness. In other words, the message goes beyond the teenage years and offers a simple path that anyone can follow to keep that sustainable happiness going day by day. 

What advice would you give to fellow authors who are considering writing a self help book for a younger audience? 
Writing a self help book for a younger audience can definitely be a unique challenge. Teens are often dealing with this constant internal tug of war — half the time they want to fit in, and the other half they want to stand out and be recognized. So if you’re writing for teens, it’s really about capturing that reality, telling relatable stories that meet them where they are, and making the principles as easy as possible to apply. The goal is to give them something they can actually use to navigate their daily struggles and find a little more joy and progress in their lives.