Chapter 2
Life Skills
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“A continued atmosphere of hectic
passion is very trying if you haven’t got
any of your own.”
– Dorothy L. Sayers
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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.
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Objectives (continued)
• Discuss the most effective ways to manage time
• Describe good student habits.
• Define ethics.
• List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude.
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Life Skills for a Satisfying Career
• Being caring and helpful
• Making good friends
• Feeling good about yourself
• Having a sense of humor
• Being cooperative
• Being responsible
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Life Skills for a Satisfying Career
(continued)
• Being consistent in work
• Being adaptable
• Sticking to goals
• Being organized
• Having common sense
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Guidelines for Success
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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.
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Take Ownership
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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.
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Motivation and Self-Management
• Defined: An incentive, inducement, or motive to act.
• Internal motivation is most effective.
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Your Creative Capability
• Eliminate self-criticism.
• Look inward for motivation.
• Change your vocabulary.
• Don’t go it alone.
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Managing Your Career
• Design a mission statement that establishes the values
you live by and sets up future goals.
• Set goals.
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Effective Goal Setting
• Short-term goals: One year or less
• Long-term goals: Increments of five years or more
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Effective Goal Setting (continued)
• 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?
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Time Management Tips
• Prioritize.
• Personalize your system.
• Don’t take on too much.
• Learn problem solving.
• Plan downtime.
• Carry an organizer.
• Make schedules.
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Time Management Tips (continued)
• Identify productive times.
• Reward yourself.
• Plan exercise.
• Schedule free time daily.
• Use To Do Lists.
• Make time management a habit.
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Study Skills
• 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
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Ethics
• Ethics are the principles of good character, proper
conduct, and moral judgment expressed through
personality, human relations skills, and professional
image.
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Five Professional Behaviors
• Provide skilled, competent services.
• Be honest, courteous, sincere.
• Never breach client confidentiality.
• Be fair.
• Give correct information.
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Professional Ethics
• Self-care
• Integrity
• Discretion
• Communication
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Personality Development and
Attitude
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Diplomacy
Tone of voice
Emotional stability
Sensitivity
Values and goals
Receptivity
Communication skills
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The Whole Person
• Improve attitude with work.
• See good in difficult situations.
• Associate with positive people.
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Summary and Review
• 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?
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Summary and Review (continued)
• 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?
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Congratulations!
You have completed one unit of study
toward course completion.
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