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Go From Comfort Zone to Conviction: The Life-Changing Misogi
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach ______________________________________________________________________________ Do you ever feel like you’re capable of more, but you aren’t sure how to get there? Maybe you’ve wondered how to build confidence, grit, endurance, or self-esteem—the qualities that not only make someone great but also unlock success in nearly every area of…
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Functionally Frozen Parenting
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach __________________________________________________________ Being a working parent putting in a minimum of 80+ hours per week in addition to: Spending time with my family and joining in life’s adventures prioritizing my own health physically and mentally Maintaining a house and cleaning Cooking, meal prep and groceries Managing…
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The Silent Superpower (3rd Pillar of Health You’re Probably Neglecting)
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach Today, we’re digging into the 3rd out of the 4 Pillars of Health—and odds are, it’s the one you’re most likely neglecting. This pillar affects everything: mood, focus, recovery, hormones, fat loss, memory, and even how long you live. And yet, it’s…
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Feeling Stressed, Overwhelmed, and Burnt Out? Here’s How to Break the Cycle and Start Getting
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach Let’s face it—life can feel like a relentless treadmill. The pressure of deadlines, family obligations, and the constant ping of notifications pulling at your attention. It’s no wonder you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out. I get it—because I’ve…
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The SAVERS Framework for Growth
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach Many years ago, like many others, I hit a sticking point in my personal growth. It was during what we all called a pandemic. Even though I continued to work full-time, my wife and I made the decision to…
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Fire Within You
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach This week, I want to share a personal story — not for applause, but to light a fire within you. A few years ago, I took on the Crusher EX, a brutal 130-mile “gravel” (mountain biking) adventure through Michigan’s…
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Bounce Back Stronger: With Resiliency!
Discover the secrets to navigating life’s challenges with grace and confidence Resiliency is the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological well-being in the face of adversity. Life throws curveballs. Job losses, relationship setbacks, health challenges—they all have the potential to knock us off course. These things are inevitable, but…
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Navigating the Fitness Noise: 5 Tips
Over the decade my health and fitness training career, I’ve learned that most of the noise that exists is just that. Attention grabbing noise that will eventually lead to confusion and lack of results due to unnecessary over complication. This is why I decided to try to create a stronger voice on social media.…
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Reigniting Growth
“Most growth happens as a result of many small steps. The key is to keep taking them.” Resolutions and goals often start with grand ambitions, but the road to success is paved with more than just excitement. The real challenge lies in turning those dreams into reality through consistent action and a clear plan. Setting…
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Wake Up and Conquer: A Guide to Shifting Your Sleep And Exercise Schedule
Ever wished you could be a morning person, but your body just won’t cooperate? Or maybe you need to shift your sleep schedule due to work or family commitments. The good news is, you can! Understanding Your Body Clock: Our internal clocks, or circadian rhythms, regulate everything from sleep-wake cycles to hormone production. Light plays…
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Help Your Gut, Help Your Health (Evidence based)
Science continues to develop vastly in our current environment, this is a beautiful thing but can quickly become confusing and overwhelming. I’ll spare you the scientific details but the gist of this article is to improve the bacteria in your “gut” by limiting or hopefully reducing dysboisis (condition where the gut flora is imbalanced leading…
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Beyond the Clover Patch: Finding Your Path to Success
Imagine this: You’re at a park. You come across a patch of clovers and you get the grand idea you want to find a “lucky” four leaf clover.. You search and search but have no luck finding one… What if I told you there could be a strategy to look in the right areas in…
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What’s In Your Cup?
Your happiness is in your coffee cup: Imagine this: you’re having a great morning, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. Suddenly, someone bumps into you, and – disaster! Coffee everywhere. ☕️ It’s easy to blame the world: “Ugh, they ruined my coffee!” But what if there’s another way to see it? Life is…
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Keeping Calm: Your Guide to Mental Toughness
How to Stay Mentally Strong When Life Gets Messy Life doesn’t always go as planned. Problems pop up, stress builds, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the truth: challenges are inevitable. How you respond to them makes all the difference. Here are some powerful ways to stay mentally strong when life throws you…
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Live a Little Longer for the Ones You Love
We’ve all heard it before: “I’d die for you!” It’s a powerful statement, but let’s be honest, most of us wouldn’t change our Netflix binge for a jog, even if it meant living longer for our loved ones. But what if living for others wasn’t about grand gestures? What if it was about small, everyday…
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The Struggles Of Starting Over… And Over… And Over…
Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay motivated when it comes to building habits that are exercise and nutrition focused? You’re not alone. Many of us face this challenge, and I’m here to tell you that there is a way to overcome it. Many of us are in the same boat. It’s easy to…
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The Power of Habits: Small Changes and Big Results
Imagine changing your life just 1% at a time—sounds small, but over a year, it compounds into something extraordinary. This is the power of habits, as explored by James Clear in Atomic Habits. Small, consistent actions can lead to life-changing transformations. The 1% Better Every Day Concept: Making changes at a rate of…
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“Die for you”, but would you live for me?
In our society, the idea of sacrificing oneself for another is often romanticized but rarely put into practice. However, what we can realistically do is live for others, prioritizing their needs and well-being above our own. While it may seem counterintuitive in a world that encourages self-centeredness, living for others can bring about numerous benefits…
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The Power of Extreme Ownership: What Are You Saying “Yes” or “No” To
Every day, you’re bombarded with advice on what you should do to improve your health, fitness, and personal success. But rarely do people tell you what to stop doing—what’s truly holding you back. Success isn’t just about what you say “yes” to—it’s about understanding that every “yes” is also a “no” to something else. If…
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Struggling to Stay Consistent with Your Health Goals? Here’s How You Can Crush It!
Are you waking up feeling like you’re already running on empty, but still trying to get that early morning workout in? Or maybe after a long workday, the thought of hitting the gym sounds like the last thing you want to do? We’ve all been there. Well, the good news is, you can beat these…