LIFE SKILLS TO

SURVIVE IN
THE
TWENTY FIRST
CENTURY
 What Are Life Skills

• Definitions:

Abilities and competencies

that enable humans to deal
effectively with the
demands and challenges of
life.
Definitions

• Behavioural, cognitive, or
interpersonal skills that enable
individuals to succeed in
various areas of life (Hodge,
Danish, & Martin, 2013).
 TYPES OF LIFE SKILLS
• Thinking skills: This might involve being able to
think of multiple solutions to a problem or develop
new innovations in a creative way.
• Social skills: This might involve knowing how to
develop healthy relationships, how to communicate
in effective ways, and how to interact with others
successfully.
• Emotional skills: This might involve being
comfortable in your own skin, dealing with
emotions effectively, and knowing who you are.
 Task 1
Using the typology given above, classify each of the following life
skills under their correct type. Note that some skills overlap, with each of
them aiding and supporting the others.
• Self-awareness
• Critical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Decision making
• Problem Solving
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal relationships
• Empathy
• Coping with stress
• Coping with emotion
• Tolerance
• Team work
 Basic Life Skills
1. Self-awareness
The ability to objectively recognize and
understand one's own thoughts, feelings,
behaviors, and motivations.
• It involves understanding our emotions, biases, and
reactions, without judgment.
• By fostering self-awareness, individuals can identify
patterns in their actions and make conscious choices
that align with their core values and aspirations.
 Benefits of Self Awareness
• Improved Emotional Intelligence
• Personal Growth
• Enhanced Decision-making
• Strengthened Relationships
• Stress Reduction
 DEVELOPING SELF-AWARENESS
• Seek Feedback
• Journaling
• Assessments and Personality
Tests
• Practice Empathy
• Embrace Vulnerability
 Negative effects of Poor Self-Awareness
• Poor Decision-making
• Strained Relationships:
• Limited Personal Growth
• Reduced Emotional Intelligence
• Ineffective Communication:
• Lack of Accountability
• Unfulfilling Career Choices
• Increased Stress and Anxiety
• Resistance to Feedback
• Missed Opportunities for Growth: