Chapter 2 Life Skills

1. 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.

2. “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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.