CONTENT WHAT IS LIFE SKILL ? TYPES OF LIFE SKILLS IMPORTANCE OF LIFE SKILLS LIFE SKILL QUOTES

WHAT IS LIFE SKILLSA SKILL THAT IS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE FOR FULL PARTICIPATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE

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TEN CORE LIFE SKILL Decision making Problem solving Creative thinking Critical thinking Effective communication Interpersonal relationships Self awareness Empathy Coping with stress Coping with emotions

DECISION MAKING Decision-making is the process of

identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision-Maker.

PROBLEM SOLVING Problem solving consists of using

generic or ad hoc methods, in an orderly manner, for finding solutions to problems

CREATIVE THINKING Creative thinkingcan be stimulated

both by an unstructured process such as brainstorming, and by a structured process such as lateral thinking.

CRITICAL THINKINGcritical thinking means making clear, reasoned

judgments. During the process of critical thinking, ideas should be reasoned, well thought out, and judged

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Effective communication is a key interpersonal skill

and learning how we can improve our communication has many benefits.Communication is a two way process, so improving communication involves both how we send and receive messages.

INTERPERSONOL RELATIONSHIPAn interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or

close association or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on inference, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment.

SELF AWARENESSSelf-awareness is the capacity for introspection

 and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals.

Empathy Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel

what another person is experiencing from within the other being's frame of reference, i.e., the capacity to place oneself in another's position. Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feelings with the heart of another.

Coping with stress Coping with stress is the process by

which a person consciously attempts to master, minimize, or tolerate stressors and problems in life.

IMPORTANCE OF LIFE SKILLS

The importance of life skills

In a constantly changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The dramatic changes in global economies over the past five years have been matched with the transformation in technology and these are all impacting on education, the workplace and our home life.

LIFE SKILL QUOTES