AggieStrong the Ultimate Life Coach

Life is full of ups and down and lots of rules. Unfortunately there in no only single path or a direct line to personal best.  Knowing what to do  is often downright  daunting and confusing.  Here are 5 simple ways to get the most out of life and help you live your best life ever! 1. MAINTAIN A GOOD ATTITUDE On your journey to becoming a great person, it is important you check your attitude as often as possible or you may miss new opportunities and helpful feedback.  If feeling bothered—judged, mistreated or misunderstood—letting others know that something is bothering you in advance would be more appropriate and is much better than sulking or being rude.  It is also a great tactic to temper arguments and ill feelings.  Schedule a private sit down talk with the person for when you think you might be in a better mood.  This trumps giving attitude—withdrawing, yelling, sulking or pouting.  A private chat is worth a lifetime relati...

The word leader conjures up thoughts of power and sophistication and while all that may be true, many so-called leaders nowadays know nothing about either. Put a person in a management role and they automatically start fooling themselves that they are a leader.   While they may be in a position to tell people what to do and even boss them around, that doesn’t mean that they are a leader by any stretch of the imagination.   For a long time, I worked for a company with a lot of quasi-leaders with neither the flair nor sophistication to lead blind mice.   They were rude, telling and lack compassion.   Yes, they knew their job but that was about all that they really knew. It was through observing them that I learnt what great leaders are supposed to be.   To be a true leader, you must find the median by which you will lead your flock. Here in this simple everyday saying is a recipe for greatness...

What is stress? Stress is like water, we all need it to feel alive, but too much of it at one time can cause infallible damage to our health. With that being said, stress in and of itself is neither good nor bad—it is a symptom or byproduct of one's feelings or thoughts of inability to do something that is important, or in anticipation of something great to come. Stress is a state of emotional chaos.   It can and will manifest (or show up) in our bodies as aches and pains and even severe or chronic diseases if the root cause is not dealt with swiftly and appropriately

Coping with stress: As you may have realized by now, stress has major implications for our overall health: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually (not so much in the religious sense). How we cope or deal with stressors is personal.  There is no singular right way for dealing with stress, but being equipped with the proper tools is essential to your recovery.  Knowing yourself, being assertive and proactive, self-care and love, setting goals and learning and practicing problem-solving techniques are pivotal. The rest you must figure out on your own as you come across different situations and given your personal preferences: taking actions, finding peer support or using distraction.

Be Realistic We live in a world where being realistic is a thing of the past and conjures thoughts of mediocrity and cause for alarm in the minds of unrealistic people. It is no wonder we experience so much failure and disappointment in this 21st century.  With Christmas just around the corner, many will be holding unrealistic expectations of gifts to be given and received. Words are taken out of their true context and meaning can

Title pic: 2 girls by the lake Are you a good listener? No, really, are you? Listening is the most basic and profound skill a person has. But for one reason or the other, most of us don't use it very well.  There are literally hundreds of life skills that we use every day, but if there is one we must develop, is our ability to listen intently and actively. Listening seeks compassion and understanding for other fellow human beings. It is more than just hearing,

Perseverance is the key to success. You've got to have drive and determination—what I like to refer to as “stick-to-it-tiveness” to attain any level of success.