specific skills that have adult relevance that can be incorporated into school curricula in order to prepare students for success in post-school environments.
(in this document) personal and social skills required by young people to function confidently and competently with themselves, with other people, and the wider community; a range of skills that can enhance the quality of life and prevent dysfunctional behaviour
Abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. In particular, life skills are a group of psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills that help people make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships, empathize with others, and cope with and manage their lives in a hygienic, healthy, and productive manner.
Skills, which include self-care, household management, job readiness, and other activities of daily life.
Life skills refer to the activities and functions that an individual needs to perform in order to cope with everyday activity. These skills can be psychological in nature such as anger management, conflict resolution, or assertiveness training strategies or can encompass things such as opening a bank account, getting a driver's licence or getting personal papers or budgets in order. Life skills training helps prepare individuals to join the work force.
a range of behaviours and abilities needed for an individual to function effectively within society.
Skills that arise from the everyday routines of life, including everything from cleaning and cooking to shopping and money management. The experience of having daily schedules and activities closely monitored while in a correctional facility can diminish an individual's independence and self-sufficiency.
Life Skills are the skills necessary for successful living. They can be thought of as falling into six main areas: self, family, job, community, leisure, and spirituality. Essential life skills include such things as being able to recognize and describe one's feelings, giving and receiving feedback, recognizing assumptions, setting realistic and attainable goals, and employing problem-solving strategies.