Chapter 2 Life Skills Copyright 2012 Milady a

Chapter 2 Life Skills © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

“A continued atmosphere of hectic passion is very trying if you haven’t got any of your own. ” – Dorothy L. Sayers © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

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. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Objectives (continued) • Discuss the most effective ways to manage time • Describe good student habits. • Define ethics. • List the characteristics of a healthy, positive attitude. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Life Skills for a Satisfying Career • Being caring and helpful • Making good friends • Feeling good about yourself • Having a sense of humor • Being cooperative • Being responsible © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Life Skills for a Satisfying Career (continued) • Being consistent in work • Being adaptable • Sticking to goals • Being organized • Having common sense © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Guidelines for Success • • • 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. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Take Ownership • • • 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. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Motivation and Self-Management • Defined: An incentive, inducement, or motive to act. • Internal motivation is most effective. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Your Creative Capability • Eliminate self-criticism. • Look inward for motivation. • Change your vocabulary. • Don’t go it alone. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Managing Your Career • Design a mission statement that establishes the values you live by and sets up future goals. • Set goals. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Effective Goal Setting • Short-term goals: One year or less • Long-term goals: Increments of five years or more © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Effective Goal Setting (continued) • 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? © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Time Management Tips • Prioritize. • Personalize your system. • Don’t take on too much. • Learn problem solving. • Plan downtime. • Carry an organizer. • Make schedules. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Time Management Tips (continued) • Identify productive times. • Reward yourself. • Plan exercise. • Schedule free time daily. • Use To Do Lists. • Make time management a habit. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Study Skills • 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 © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Ethics • Ethics are the principles of good character, proper conduct, and moral judgment expressed through personality, human relations skills, and professional image. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Five Professional Behaviors • Provide skilled, competent services. • Be honest, courteous, sincere. • Never breach client confidentiality. • Be fair. • Give correct information. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Professional Ethics • Self-care • Integrity • Discretion • Communication © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Personality Development and Attitude • • Diplomacy Tone of voice Emotional stability Sensitivity Values and goals Receptivity Communication skills © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

The Whole Person • Improve attitude with work. • See good in difficult situations. • Associate with positive people. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Summary and Review • 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? © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Summary and Review (continued) • 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? © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Congratulations! You have completed one unit of study toward course completion. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.