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Chapter 2

Life Skills



“A continued atmosphere of hectic

passion is very trying if you haven’t got

any of your own.”

– Dorothy L. Sayers



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.



• Discuss the most effective ways to manage time

• Describe good student habits.

• Define ethics.

• List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude.

Objectives (continued)



• 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



• Being consistent in work

• Being adaptable

• Sticking to goals

• Being organized

• Having common sense

Life Skills for a Satisfying Career

(continued)



• 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



• 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



• Defined: An incentive, inducement, or motive to act.

• Internal motivation is most effective.

Motivation and Self-Management



• Eliminate self-criticism.

• Look inward for motivation.

• Change your vocabulary.

• Don’t go it alone.

Your Creative Capability



• Design a mission statement that establishes the values

you live by and sets up future goals.

• Set goals.

Managing Your Career



• Short-term goals: One year or less

• Long-term goals: Increments of five years or more

Effective Goal Setting



• 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)



• Prioritize.

• Personalize your system.

• Don’t take on too much.

• Learn problem solving.

• Plan downtime.

• Carry an organizer.

• Make schedules.

Time Management Tips



• Identify productive times.

• Reward yourself.

• Plan exercise.

• Schedule free time daily.

• Use To Do Lists.

• Make time management a habit.

Time Management Tips (continued)



• 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



• Ethics are the principles of good character, proper

conduct, and moral judgment expressed through

personality, human relations skills, and professional

image.

Ethics



• Provide skilled, competent services.

• Be honest, courteous, sincere.

• Never breach client confidentiality.

• Be fair.

• Give correct information.

Five Professional Behaviors



• Self-care

• Integrity

• Discretion

• Communication

Professional Ethics



• Diplomacy

• Tone of voice

• Emotional stability

• Sensitivity

• Values and goals

• Receptivity

• Communication skills

Personality Development and

Attitude



• Improve attitude with work.

• See good in difficult situations.

• Associate with positive people.

The Whole Person



• 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



• 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)



You have completed one unit of study

toward course completion.

Congratulations!

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