Chapter 2 Life Skills

1. Chapter 2 Life Skills

2. “A continued atmosphere of hectic passion is very trying if you haven’t got any of your own.”– Dorothy L. Sayers

3. Objectives List the principles that contribute to personal success. Explain the concept of self-management. Create a mission statement. Explain how to set short-term and long-term goals.

4. Discuss the most effective ways to manage time Describe good student habits. Define ethics. List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude. Objectives (continued)

5. Being caring and helpful Making good friends Feeling good about yourself Having a sense of humor Being cooperative Being responsible Life Skills for a Satisfying Career

6. Life Skills for a Satisfying Career (continued) Being consistent in work Being adaptable Sticking to goals Being organized Having common sense

7. Build self-esteem. Visualize success. Build on your strengths. Be kind to yourself. Define success for yourself. Practice new behaviors. Keep personal life separate from work. Be energized. Respect others. Stay productive. Guidelines for Success

8. Attend all classes. Arrive for class early. Have all materials ready. Listen attentively. Highlight important points. Take notes. Be attentive during summary. Ask for clarification. Never stop learning. Take Ownership

9. Defined: An incentive, inducement, or motive to act. Internal motivation is most effective. Motivation and Self-Management

10. Eliminate self-criticism. Look inward for motivation. Change your vocabulary. Don’t go it alone. Your Creative Capability

11. Design a mission statement that establishes the values you live by and sets up future goals. Set goals. Managing Your Career

12. Short-term goals: One year or less Long-term goals: Increments of five years or more Effective Goal Setting

13. Are specific skills needed? Is the needed information readily available? Do I need a coach or mentor? What is the best approach for accomplishment? Am I open to new ideas for my plan? Effective Goal Setting (continued)

14. Time Management Tips • Prioritize. • Personalize your system. • Don’t take on too much. • Learn problem solving. • Plan downtime. • Carry an organizer. • Make schedules.

15. Identify productive times. Reward yourself. Plan exercise. Schedule free time daily. Use To Do Lists. Make time management a habit. Time Management Tips (continued)

16. Where Find well-supplied, comfy, quiet spot; remain alert. When Estimate time needed; study when feeling motivated and energetic How Study one chapter section at a time; make notes of key words and phrases; test yourself Study Skills

17. Ethics are the principles of good character, proper conduct, and moral judgment expressed through personality, human relations skills, and professional image. Ethics

18. Provide skilled, competent services. Be honest, courteous, sincere. Never breach client confidentiality. Be fair. Give correct information. Five Professional Behaviors

19. Self-care Integrity Discretion Communication Professional Ethics

20. Diplomacy Tone of voice Emotional stability Sensitivity Values and goals Receptivity Communication skills Personality Development and Attitude

21. Improve attitude with work. See good in difficult situations. Associate with positive people. The Whole Person

22. What principles contribute to personal and professional success? How do you create a mission statement? Give an example. How do you go about setting long- and short-term goals? Summary and Review

23. What are some effective ways to manage time? How do you describe good study habits? What is the definition of ethics? What are the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude? Summary and Review (continued)

24. Congratulations! You have completed one unit of study toward course completion.