There are 10 useful skills you must learn in life. They will help you stay relevant for years to come and won't go out of style. These skills are listening, conversational, writing, public speaking, time management, critical thinking, negotiation, financial, decision-making, and meditation.
NICEF, UNESCO and WHO list the ten core life skill strategies and techniques as: problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication skills, decision-making, creative thinking, interpersonal relationship skills, self- awareness building skills, empathy, and coping with stress and emotions.
The low self-control from ADHD might appear as a common symptom along with boredom. Children with ADHD struggle with the executive functioning for self-control and that might also show that their dopamine levels are lower than normal which also indicates a higher propensity towards boredom.
Learning a mindset is the most difficult skill we can develop in life. It takes a certain level of maturity, resilience, and self-awareness to understand how our thoughts and feelings can shape our view of the world and our overall success in life. It can be hard to let go of what we have been conditioned to believe.
While applying the scientifically proven method of visual learning, Life Skills 101 is a book for teens that teaches life skills for teens in a way that is accessible and easy to digest. Whether 10 or 18, your kid won't be able to put it down (and neither will you).
Life Skills is the backbone to teaching and learning in Foundation Phase, It encapsulates all foundational skills which is imperative to learn to read, write, (perceptual development) reason and think critically. It focusses on the holistic development of the learner.
What skills are rarely taught but extremely useful?
“Problem solving is a skill rarely taught. It teaches people that it is ok to get something wrong and that overcoming challenges helps us grow, learn and become ready for the next obstacle.”
