I have a friend who's the Dean of the University of TN Chattanooga's Honors College. She tasked her class to interview someone about any topic and then a create short video. 

As the class was brainstorming, one team mentioned marine biology, and Linda, who knew about my experience swimming with whale sharks, threw out my name. 

When I showed up for the interview and told the team what I did for a living they asked if I would switch gears and talk about life coaching instead. 

I loved their insightful questions and their 'ah-ha' moments. They got it.

A big takeaway for them? 

When we're in our heads (with stress, anxiety, comparison, perfection, and worry thoughts) it depletes our energy and capacity to love and care for our family and friends. 

We create the biggest ripple in our communities and families when we are fully present and shift from unproductive and stuck thinking to possibility and useful thinking in the moment. 

I hope they got an A!