 I still remember standing in my wetsuit at 7am on race day, heart pounding, as the volunteers shuttled us into the chilly water. The months of early morning swims, long bike rides, and grueling runs all came down to this moment. Completing an Ironman—a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon—was one of the most challenging things I’d ever attempted, but as I crossed the finish line over 15 hours later, I knew it wasn’t just my training that got me there. It was accountability.
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 We are officially over halfway through 2024. That means it's a great time to check in on the progress you've made this year and also identify the areas in which you still want to grow. You can choose to view half the year as gone, or you can instead focus on the fact that you still have half the year to accomplish all that you desire.
 As we reach the midpoint of the year, I wanted to reflect on my chosen word for the year: present. This word has guided my intentions and actions, and I recently had a profound experience that underscored its significance while volunteering for a week at a summer camp with 500 high school students. For the week, these teenagers were asked to do something that might seem impossible in today’s tech-driven world — spend the entire week without their phones.
 The landscape of mental health services is undergoing a profound transformation, spurred by the integration of artificial intelligence. As a life coach, my personal journey with AI, particularly through the utilization of ChatGPT, has not only enhanced my own life and coaching practice but also offers a glimpse into the future possibilities for the industry at large.
 Recently, I returned from a trip to Las Vegas, a city known for many things, but especially its casinos. I avoided gambling the entire trip, but at the airport waiting for my outbound flight with some time to kill, I couldn't help but notice the group of slot machines with their shiny lights and alluring jackpot sums flashing on the screen. I thought about the $5 bill I had sitting my bag and decided to go for it.
 Have you ever experienced a stressful day and felt the urge to just zone out? Maybe you've spent hours binge-watching Netflix, hoping to unwind, only to find yourself more exhausted or anxious afterward. This topic frequently arises in my coaching practice, so I wanted to take a deeper dive into it.
 Every year, I choose one word I want to encapsulate all my goals for the year. For 2024, I chose the word PRESENT. In order to show up for myself and others well, I have selected four categories to prioritize that speak to my desire to embody this theme throughout the year.
 Meditation is something that has slipped in and out of my daily routine over the years, but after a recent read about the power it can have on developing focus and attention span, I decided it was time to recommit to 12 minutes of meditation per day. I'm less than a week and a half in, and I'm already noticing big changes. Here's how I've quickly seen my life improve after incorporating this simple practice.
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