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Life Skill Venkatesha Sir
Life Skill Venkatesha Sir
Prof. Venkatesh
D.V.S College,
Shivamogga
Life Skill
• Life skills are abilities for adaptive and positive
behaviour that enable individuals to deal
effectively with the demands and challenges of
everyday life.
They are abilities that facilitate the physical, mental
and emotional well being of an individual.
Key Life Skills
Life skills can be broadly categorized into two types-
Thinking skills
-Social skills
• Thinking skills - relate to reflection at personal level
• Social skills -relate to interpersonal skills and do not
necessarily depend on logical thinking
• The combination of both types of skills are needed for
learning assertive behaviour and negotiating effectively
Ten Core Life Skills
• WHO has described ten core life skills:
-Self awareness
-Empathy
-Critical thinking
-Creative thinking
-Decision making
-Problem solving
-Interpersonal relationship skills
-Effective communication
-Coping with stress
-Dealing with emotions
Self-Awareness
• Your ability to stand outside yourself and see how your
behavior and appearance impact others and the rest of the
organization
• Know yourself
• Admit to yourself – Do not deceive yourself
• Manage yourself
• Seek constant personal improvement
• Listen to wise counsel
Who are You?
• Professional Dress
• Interview outfit
• Daily clothing for professional office setting
• Business Casual Dress
• Dress down Fridays or casual office environment
• Career Fair
• Casual Dress
• Company picnic
• Traveling for work
Women’s Professional
Women’s Business Casual
Women’s Casual
Men’s Professional
Men’s Business Casual
Men’s Casual
For Women at Work
Dress to impress
Follow host’s lead
Wait to be invited to sit
Avoid alcohol
Order food easily negotiable with fork and knife
Order middle of the road pricewise
If you are Lunch or Dinner Host