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LIFE SKILLS
04/20/23
Definition
As defined by WHO(1993), “ the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable
individuals to deal effectively
with the demands and
challenges of
everyday life”.
LIFE SKILLS
Social Skill Thinking skill Emotional Skill
Thinking skillsCreative thinkingCritical thinkingDecision makingProblem solving
Social skillsSelf-awarenessEmpathyEffective communicationInterpersonal relationships
Emotional skillsCoping with emotionCoping with stress
Creative ThinkingHelps to respond adaptively
and flexibly in our everyday life situation.
It is a novel way of doing things.
Critical ThinkingIt helps to analyze
information and experience objectively and assess the factors that influence the way we think and act.
It is important for our crucial life decisions.
Decision makingHelps to deal
constructively with decisions about our lives.
Problem solvingHelps to deal
constructively with problems.
It leads to decision making and managing emotions and stress.
Effective communicationAbility to express
verbally and non-verbally.
Interpersonal relationshipsHelps to deal with
people in a positive way, to make and maintain friendly relationships.
EmpathyAbility to be sensitive
to another person’s situation.
Helps us to feel for the other person.
Coping with stressHelps to identify
source of emotion and take appropriate actions to control it.
Coping with emotions Helps to recognize
emotions within oneself and others and respond to it appropriately.
Self-awarenessHelps to recognize
ones character, strength and weakness, likes and dislikes.
Source:
UNFPA. (2009). Guide Book for Teachers: Comprehensive School Health Programme, Ministry of health and Ministry of Education, KLK anImagine, Thimphu
Why do we need to know?Aware of what one is doingMaintain good and healthy relationsPlay safeInculcate good habitsUnderstand others needsAble to cope with stress and emotionsBuild conducive and healthy environmentCreative and critical way of lifeCreate better world
Make a differenceWho am I?Make a difference.
