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