there are different intersecting definitions, which emphasize the importance of life skills In

practice, the term is also used in different ways, including to refer to livelihood skills. The
concept life skills involve personally responsible choices. These skills improve personal
wellbeing. As mentioned before life skills are defined in different ways Elias as mentioned by
WHO relates life skills with effectiveness in interpersonal relationship. Furthermore, WHO
defines life skills as skills that enable individuals to deal with the challenges of day-to-day life.
TACADE views life skills as personal and social skills required by young people to function
effectively. Peck and Hong state that life skills are skills which enable people to care for
themselves in a supportive environment. The effective acquirement and application of life skills
influence the way people feel about themselves and others. Potgieter notes that a wide variety
of skills can be included in a life skills programme for adolescents. The WHO and ASCA entail
that all life skills must include the ability to facilitate a sense of belonging. Belonging is
significant in the development of self-esteem, and social skills. The need for belonging is also
Emphasised by Alfred Adler cited by Brack and Hill that there is a strong innate potential for
belonging to the human race. Without the right opportunities this need can be distorted.
According to Brack and Hill. belonging needs to be consciously developed and when it is
developed, it is intrinsically rewarding. Basically, belonging consists of forming a bond with
other individuals.