Life Skills Basics
Day-to-day actions and capabilities that help you be productive and well-rounded.
What are life skills?
Putting tasks in order from most to least important.
What is prioritizing?
Goals completed in a year or less.
What are short-term goals?
Repeating info (saying, writing, or practicing) strengthens this type of memory.
What is short-term memory (strengthening retrieval)?
Moral principles by which we live and work.
What are ethics?
This lifelong process is “fulfilling one’s full potential.”
What is self-actualization?
One healthy way to reset when you feel overwhelmed or frustrated.
What is take a short break or deep breathing (5–10 slow breaths) to reset?
A short statement that communicates your purpose and values.
What is a mission statement?
Organizing information into smaller segments helps with this skill.
What is organization?
Two examples of ethical conduct with clients in a shop.
What are (any two): provide competent services; be honest/courteous; keep client info private; pursue continuing education; give accurate info?
Two interpersonal traits that help you build strong relationships on a team.
What are (any two): cooperation, empathy, kindness, active listening, clear communication, reliability?
A practical tool you make daily or weekly to organize tasks and priorities.
What is a to-do list (daily/weekly)?
One long-term goal for a barbering student and two short-term steps that support it.
Example: Long-term = “Earn my license.” Short-term = “Attend class on time,” “Complete assignments,” “Practice techniques,” etc.
A device (acronym, rhyme, association) that helps recall information
What is a mnemonic?
Two examples of unethical conduct in a shop.
What are (any two): sharing client secrets; dishonesty; giving inaccurate info; skipping disinfection; incompetence; disrespectful behavior?
Name two benefits of developing strong life skills for beauty/wellness professionals.
What are (any two): more satisfying/productive career; positive client interactions; better handling of difficult situations; higher self-esteem to reach goals?
Two features of a realistic schedule for a student with school, work, and study.
What are (any two): built-in breaks, buffer time, realistic durations, fixed commitments first, backup plan for delays?
The “G” and “M” in SMART goals stand for these.
What are Specific (G is not), Measurable (M is), Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound? (G = Goal itself; Accept “Specific” if students thought G=“Goal is specific,” but best: M=Measurable.)
Visual tool where a central idea branches into topics and subtopics.
What is a mind map?
The professional response if you’re unsure about a product’s claim.
What is be honest (“I’ll confirm that”) and provide accurate information or ask a supervisor/consult product literature before advising?
List three behaviors that “block” success (habits that derail performance).
What are procrastination, perfectionism, and not having a game plan? (any three “blockers”)
Name three time-management practices recommended in the chapter (not including “prioritize”).
What are (any three): say “no” to overload; design a system that fits you; keep a planner/device handy; make daily/weekly/monthly schedules; identify high-energy times; reward completion; include physical activity; block free time; make it a habit?
Two reasons a personal mission statement helps you now and in your future career.
What are (any two): guides decisions; keeps you focused in school; communicates who you are to clients; motivates through tough days; adds professionalism/direction?
Create a quick mnemonic (rhyme, acronym, or association) for “study, schedule, sleep.” (Teacher judges)
Examples (teacher judges):
Acronym: “3S” (Study–Schedule–Sleep)
Rhyme: “Plan your study, schedule your sleep; strong daily habits help learning keep.”
Association: Schedule → calendar icon; Study → book; Sleep → pillow
Two qualities of a healthy, positive attitude that improve client interactions.
What are (any two): diplomacy/pleasing tone; emotional stability; sensitivity; receptivity; values & goals; effective communication?