The term ‘Life Skills’ refers to the skills you need to accomplish goals and make the most out of life. There is a misnomer that life skills are taught in high school and college. That once these skills are learned, the student can pass safely into adulthood having acquired the tools they need to succeed in life. Actually, the opposite is true – because our schools focus on academic achievement, as opposed to mastering the skills needed to be successful in the game of life, many high school and college graduates pass into adulthood ill prepared to cope in the real world. Learning will usually occur as a result of your life experiences. Whether you are still in school, preparing to enter/re-enter the workforce, or experiencing a major life change,
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Their attributes are necessary for effective performance; in education and in other life situations, such as work, family, and community involvement. Throughout my experience as a social worker, coach, and workshop leader, I have observed people and the effects that their personal interactions and communication skills have had on others.
No matter where you are in the “Mindset Change 101,” certain skills may be more important to you than others. However, mastering the ten core life skills enclosed in this chapter will give you the courage to stand apart. Together, the ten core skills mentioned will help you build self-esteem, self-worth, and nurture emotional, social, and spiritual development.
Core Life Skills
1. SELF-AWARENESS: Self-awareness becomes intertwined into the fabric of who you are and surfaces at different points in time depending upon the situation. This skill helps you to become more familiar of your makeup, actions, habits, emotional reactions, inspirations, and thought processes. Once you become more self-aware, you will make better decisions; which facilitates personal growth and professional
Their attributes are necessary for effective performance; in education and in other life situations, such as work, family, and community involvement. Throughout my experience as a social worker, coach, and workshop leader, I have observed people and the effects that their personal interactions and communication skills have had on others.
No matter where you are in the “Mindset Change 101,” certain skills may be more important to you than others. However, mastering the ten core life skills enclosed in this chapter will give you the courage to stand apart. Together, the ten core skills mentioned will help you build self-esteem, self-worth, and nurture emotional, social, and spiritual development.
Core Life Skills
1. SELF-AWARENESS: Self-awareness becomes intertwined into the fabric of who you are and surfaces at different points in time depending upon the situation. This skill helps you to become more familiar of your makeup, actions, habits, emotional reactions, inspirations, and thought processes. Once you become more self-aware, you will make better decisions; which facilitates personal growth and professional