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What life skills do you already have or need to develop? With existing skills, especially the ones you use often, you will likely have mastered. The periodically used or never used skills probably need developing. Below are common skills sets for a) residence/housing, b) education/training, c) social, and d) vocational.
RESIDENTIAL SKILLS
-Health
Identifying health needs
Recognizing symptoms
Recognizing psychiatric distress
Monitoring medication intake
Evaluating medication effects
Choosing wellness tools
Choosing healthy foods
Choosing health care providers
Evaluating medical support
Scheduling appointments
Explaining health needs
Requesting assistance
Identifying stress relievers
Scheduling exercise routine
-Financial
Recording income and expenses
Setting spending priorities
Scheduling bill payments
Saving money
Writing a check/money order
Balancing a checkbook
Applying for benefits
Identifying bargains
-Household Chores
Dusting furniture
Vacuuming
Mopping floors
Making a bed
Cleaning a bathroom
Washing clothes
Washing dishes
Organizing space
Arranging furniture
Dividing chores
Scheduling chores
Planning menus
Following recipes
Buying groceries
Greeting neighbors
Introducing yourself
Initiating conversations
Asking questions
Responding to questions
Clarifying information
Expressing feelings
Expressing opinions
Requesting favors
Refusing requests
Offering feedback
Responding to feedback
Requesting assistance
Offering assistance
Resolving conflicts
Discussing differences
Negotiating
Compromising
Apologizing
Respecting others’ space
EDUCATIONAL SKILLS
-Applying for School
Completing school applications
Writing narratives or stories
Writing letters
Interviewing
Exploring school funding options
Applying for loans/grants
Budgeting for tuition & expenses
Choosing courses
Participating in Class
Estimating arrival time
Evaluating accommodation needs
Requesting accommodations
Analyzing concepts
Organizing note materials
Listening to key points
Taking notes
Clarifying assignments
Asking questions
Responding to questions
Responding to feedback
Expressing opinions
Discussing topics
Requesting information
Evaluating performance
Scheduling appointments
-Studying & Writing Papers
Selecting a study space
Organizing study space
Scheduling study time
Selecting material to study
Taking notes
Identifying learning style
Recognizing study needs
Selecting a study partner
Defining words/terms
Researching information
Outlining topics
Summarizing facts
Identifying key points
Illustrating points
Composing the writing
Proofreading
Working with Classmates/Teachers
Diving work tasks in groups
Respecting others’ space
Greeting others
Initiating conversations
Discussing impersonal topics
Clarifying information
Asking questions
Responding to questions
Refusing requests
Requesting assistance
Offering assistance
Requesting favors
Resolving conflicts
Scheduling appointments
Recognizing support needs
Expressing feelings
Expressing opinions
Compromising
Negotiating
Assessing assignment performance
Sharing self-evaluation
Reporting progress
Requesting feedback
Offering feedback
Responding to feedback
Clarifying feedback
Acknowledging praise
Identifying disclosure needs
Evaluating accommodations
Disclosing disability/mental health
SOCIAL SKILLS
-Making Friends
Selecting friends
Introducing yourself
Identifying common interests
Extending invitations
-Socializing
Greeting acquaintances
Introducing others
Initiating conversations
Asking questions
Responding to questions
Discussing impersonal topics
Conversing about social topics
Recognizing body language
Respecting personal space
Matching jokes to setting
Expressing feelings
Expressing opinions
Discussing differences
Requesting assistance
Offering assistance
Choosing gifts
Acknowledging gifts
Giving compliments
Acknowledging praise
Apologizing
-Planning Social Activities
Planning events
Selecting leisure activities
Scheduling activities
Budgeting for social events
Choosing people to invite
Extending invitations
-Working with Coworkers/Supervisors
Creating a task list
Setting priorities
Dividing work responsibilities
Coordinating schedules
Respecting others’ space
Greeting others
Initiating conversations
Discussing impersonal topics
Clarifying information
Asking questions
Responding to questions
Refusing requests
Requesting assistance
Offering assistance
Requesting favors
Resolving conflicts
Scheduling appointments
Volunteering for tasks
Expressing feelings
Expressing opinions
Compromising
Negotiating
Assessing task performance
Sharing self-evaluation
Reporting progress
Requesting feedback
Offering feedback
Responding to feedback
Clarifying feedback
Acknowledging praise
Recognizing support needs
Identifying disclosure needs
Evaluating accommodations
Disclosing disability/mental illness
VOCATIONAL SKILLS
-Getting the Job
Completing job applications
Writing narratives
Writing letters
Creating a resume
Identifying references
Anticipating interview questions
Creating interview questions
Explaining job experiences
Presenting strengths
Compensating for weaknesses
Closing the interview
Negotiating offers
-Preparing for Work
Estimating time for getting ready
Estimating time for travel
Organizing things to bring for day
Planning travel route
Arranging transportation
Navigating public transportation
-Grooming
Identifying hygiene tasks
Assessing appearance
Washing body
Washing hair
Brushing hair
Shaving
Brushing teeth
Applying perfume/cologne
Applying deodorant
Selecting makeup
Applying makeup
Trimming nails
-Dressing
Assessing workplace dress code
Assessing appearance
Closing clothes
Choosing accessories
Buying clothes
Recognizing need for laundering
Washing clothes
Folding clothes
Ironing clothes
Sewing buttons
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