Skills for Independent Living
Ch.1 Focus on You
Ch.1 Focus on You
able to take care of yourself
independent
something you want to do
goal
a chosen occupation
career
a sudden increase in the birth rate
baby boom
For managing your time, it is important to make a ___________ list.
To Do
_________ is the ability to be truthful and fair.
Honesty
a level of importance
priority
a form that workers fill out when applying for a job
application
The general direction or tendency
trend
_________ is often an obstacle to reaching your goal.
Wasting time
active, helpful membership in a community
citizenship
realistic
the act of making something
production
A period when production of goods and services decrease for six months or more
recession
A "To Do" list tells you what you need to do; a ___________ tells you when you need to do things.
time schedule
Your mental and physical wellness is your
health
a goal you expect to reach in several months
long-term goals
the money a person receives, usually for working or providing a service
income
___________ has made it possible to produce goods and services faster.
Technology
Time Wasters include:
interruptions
daydreaming
redoing projects
forgetting needed materials
the ability to be dependable, to make wise decisions, and to accept the results of your actions and decisions
responsibility
a goal you expect to reach in a few hours, days or weeks
short-term goals
A regular payment to a retired person by a former employer
pension
A situation that occurs when people are out of work because of a downturn in the business cycle
cyclical unemployment
An Action Plan is a list of steps that will help you reach your goal. The steps are: Write down your _______, List steps, set a ________, identify any obstacles and check your _________.
goals
timeline
progress