Life
skills are skills you need to learn to make the most out of life. You can’t
afford to leave the ‘nest’ without these basic life skills if you want to
succeed; besides there’s nothing worse than going out into the world feeling
overwhelmed and ill-equipped to handle your own life.
Personal Skills
These
are essential skills you need to maintain a healthy body and mind. They enhance
your understanding of the world and improve your quality of life. They
primarily include how you recognize, manage and cope with your emotions and the
emotions of others around you (emotional intelligence); an awareness of the
benefits of a healthy diet and the need for exercise or physical activity; and
home and personal care skills.
Interpersonal
Communication Skills
You
need to learn how to properly communicate your thoughts, opinions and ideas if
you truly want to succeed. Interpersonal communication skills are skills we use
to interact directly with other people to promote understanding and
clarification, and to avoid misunderstandings. These skills are particularly
important for effective negotiations and for problem solving and decision making
especially in the workplace.
