UNITY UNIVERSIY

Individual Assignment

Department: Computer Science

Course Name: Psychology
Section: 01
Name: Yosef Tilaye
Id no:04470/14

Submitted date 12/7/2022

1 define life skill and describe components and goals of life skills

Life skills are essentially those abilities that help promote mental well-being and competence in young
people as they face the realities of life. Most development professionals agree that life skills are
generally applied in the context of health and social events

We all need a set of core life skills (or, adult capabilities) to manage work, family, and relationships
successfully. These skills include planning, focus, self-control, awareness, and flexibility. No one is born
with these skills, but we can all learn them over time. And, although it’s much easier to learn core life
skills when you’ve had a strong foundation early in life, it’s also never too late. Brains continue to
develop into our teen and adult years, which means adults can still learn and strengthen skills.

Goal of life skills

With life skills, one is able to explore alternatives, weigh pros and cons and make rational decisions in
solving each problem or issue as it arises. It also entails being able to establish productive interpersonal
relationships with others

2 define the following interapersonal and interpersenal skiils and illustrate them with real life
example

Self-concept
Self-concept is our personal knowledge of who we are, encompassing all of our thoughts and feelings
about ourselves physically, personally, and socially. Self-concept also includes our knowledge of how we
behave, our capabilities, and our individual characteristics. Our self-concept develops most rapidly
during early childhood and adolescence, but self-concept continues to form and change over time as we
learn more about ourselves.

SELF-AWARENESS
Have you ever worked with someone who was very self-aware?

This person considered the needs and feelings of others, took responsibility for her mistakes, was
humble about her strengths, never said thoughtless things, and was aware of how her words and actions
affected others.

Put simply, this person was great to work with! Self-awareness is one of the most important qualities
that you can have as a leader, and developing self-awareness is important in both your personal and
professional life.

Self-esteem,
Improving self-esteem is a very personal journey. It's a key part of feeling happy within ourselves, and of
feeling that we're succeeding in the things that matter to us.

Positive self-esteem helps you to be yourself, handle adversity, and believe that you'll win through,
despite setbacks. It's an inner force that sustains you, and gives you the courage you need to be the
person you want to be.
Self-confidence
Self-confidence means trusting in your own judgment, capacities and abilities. [1] It's about valuing
yourself and feeling worthy, regardless of any imperfections or what others may believe about you.

We gain a sense of self-efficacy when we see ourselves mastering skills and achieving goals. This
encourages us to believe that, if we learn and work hard in a particular area, we'll succeed. [2] It's this
type of confidence that leads people to accept difficult challenges and keep going in the face of
setbacks.

Self-confident people seem at ease with themselves and their work. They invite trust and inspire
confidence in others. These are all attractive characteristics to have.

CRITICAL THINKING
Critical thinking is the discipline of rigorously and skillfully using information, experience, observation,
and reasoning to guide your decisions, actions, and beliefs. You'll need to actively question every step of
your thinking process to do it well.

We make hundreds of decisions every day and, whether we realize it or not, we're all critical thinkers.
We use critical thinking each time we weigh up our options, prioritize our responsibilities, or think about
the likely effects of our actions. It's a crucial skill that helps us to cut out misinformation and make wise
decisions. The trouble is, we're not always very good at it!

In this article, we'll explore the key skills that you need to develop your critical thinking skills, and how to
adopt a critical thinking mindset, so that you can make well-informed decisions.

Anger management
Anger is a perfectly normal emotion. It's so powerful that it can move people to do great things. But
misplaced or frequent anger can destroy your relationships, limit your creativity, and even damage your
health. 

There are lots of potentially anger-inducing situations at work: from the frustration of your computer
not working properly to the bitterness of losing your job. 

creative Thniking
Creative thinking refers to using abilities and soft skills to come up with new solutions to problems.
Creative thinking skills are techniques used to look at the issue from different and creative angles, using
the right tools to assess it and develop a plan.

The focus on creativity and innovation is important because most problems might require approaches
that have never been created or tried before. It is a highly valued skill to have individually and one that
businesses should always aspire to have among their ranks. After all, the word creativity means a
phenomenon where something new is created.
Problem solving
We all spend a lot of our time solving problems, both at work and in our personal lives.

Some problems are small, and we can quickly sort them out ourselves. But others are complex
challenges that take collaboration, creativity, and a considerable amount of effort to solve.

DECISION-MAKING
People tend to make decisions reactively when confronted with emergency situations or when a disaster
unfolds.

In these circumstances, the best decisions tend to be those that have been thought-through and
rehearsed ahead of time, a good example being the use of a pre-prepared evacuation plan if the office
catches on fire.

Reflect Communication skill

Conveying a message to other people clearly might sound simple, but it's a process that is often fraught
with error.

Many people struggle to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing. They impart thoughts and
ideas that don't reflect their intended meaning, and that their recipients misinterpret or misunderstand.

This can result in confusion, frustration, wasted effort, and missed opportunities. Communication breaks
down, causing collaboration and progress to become impossible.

Coping with stress & Resilience

Ongoing research shows that adversity and high levels of stress in early childhood can have a negative
impact on a person's life. Stress can affect a child's health, behavior, and ability to learn. However,
adults can encourage resilience in young children and in themselves. Resilience is the ability to cope
with the stress caused by challenging situations. Find resources below that can help caregivers and
families understand the signs and dangers of stress in young children. Learn about strategies to promote
resilience and support positive outcomes.

Emotional intelligence
We probably all know people, either at work or in our personal lives, who are really good listeners. No
matter what kind of situation we're in, they always seem to know just what to say – and how to say it –
so that we're not offended or upset. They're caring and considerate, and even if we don't find a solution
to our problem, we usually leave feeling more hopeful and optimistic.

We probably also know people who are masters at managing their emotions. They don't get angry in
stressful situations. Instead, they have the ability to look at a problem and calmly find a solution. They're
excellent decision makers, and they know when to trust their intuition. Regardless of their strengths,
however, they're usually willing to look at themselves honestly. They take criticism well, and they know
when to use it to improve their performance.