VITAL ESSENTIAL SOCIAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN SOCIETY
CRITICAL THINKING
Critical thinking is self-guided, self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at the highest level of quality in a fair-minded way.
COMMUNICATION
The imparting or exchanging of information clearly and effectively.
DECISION MAKING
To choose what should be done or which is the best of various possible actions.
Money Management
The means by which one handles all of their finances, from budgeting to investing, to saving and setting goals.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities- especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
PERSPECTIVE
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
FACING CHALLENGES
To have to deal with something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability.
INTERACTION WITH OTHERS
An occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other.
SELF AWARENESS
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
EMPATHY
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
PROBLEM SOLVING
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
SELF DISCIPLINE
The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks in despite temptations to abandon it.
SUPPORT SYSTEM
A network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support.
LEADERSHIP
The action of leading a group of people or organization.
ORGANIZATON
The ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
CONFIDENCE
A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
SENSE OF HUMOR
A person's ability to perceive humor or appreciate a joke.
ADAPTABILITY
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.
EMOTIONS
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
CREATIVE THINKING
The ability to consider something in a new way.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Also called oratory, is the act or skill of delivering speeches on a subject before a live audience.
NETWORKING
A group or system of interconnected people or things.
PROFESSIONALISM
The confidence and skills expected of a professional.
HUMILITY
A modest view of one's own importance; humbleness.
FOCUS & SELF CONTROL
The act of concentrating, and the ability to control one's own actions.
ACCEPTING NEW CHALLENGES
To become comfortable doing things your aren't normally used to doing by facing them head on with a plan.
HOW TO STUDY
Learning how to learn is the most important learning you'll ever learn!
COPING WITH FAILURE
I don't fail. I back up and punt!
CAREERS
Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Let's explore all the options to find the best fit for you to live your best life!
INDEPENDENCE
The act of being able to support yourself not relying on others.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
There are many advantages to making strong connections within your community, and building relationships with people can be extremely valuable to your success.
NEGOTIATION
The ability to come to an agreement based on all parties involvement, needs and desires.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
The act of owning your own business.
PERSEVERANCE
The persistence to do something despite the difficulty or delay in achieving success.
RESILIENCY
The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
DECISIVENESS
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
ANALYSIS
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
The ability to verbally or in writing explain details for conveying specific content for the reader to fully comprehend.
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
The ability to complete a list of commands either verbally or in writing.