Chapter 2 Life Skills

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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!