LIFE SKILLS 4/24/2017

Definition As defined by WHO(1993), “ the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life”.

Social skills Self-awareness Empathy Effective communication Interpersonal relationships Thinking skills Creative thinking Critical thinking Decision making Problem solving Emotional skills Coping with emotion Coping with stress

Creative Thinking Helps to respond adaptively and flexibly in our everyday life situation. It is a novel way of doing things.

Critical Thinking It helps to analyze information and experience objectively and assess the factors that influence the way we think and act. It is important for our crucial life decisions.

Decision making Helps to deal constructively with decisions about our lives.

Problem solving Helps to deal constructively with problems. It leads to decision making and managing emotions and stress.

Effective communication Ability to express verbally and non-verbally.

Interpersonal relationships Helps to deal with people in a positive way, to make and maintain friendly relationships.

Empathy Ability to be sensitive to another person’s situation. Helps us to feel for the other person.

Coping with stress Helps to identify source of emotion and take appropriate actions to control it.

Coping with emotions Helps to recognize emotions within oneself and others and respond to it appropriately.

Self-awareness Helps to recognize ones character, strength and weakness, likes and dislikes.

Source: UNFPA. (2009). Guide Book for Teachers: Comprehensive School Health Programme, Ministry of health and Ministry of Education, KLK anImagine, Thimphu

Why do we need to know? Aware of what one is doing Maintain good and healthy relations Play safe Inculcate good habits Understand others needs Able to cope with stress and emotions Build conducive and healthy environment Creative and critical way of life Create better world

Make a difference Who am I? Make a difference.