"Life skills" are defined as psychosocial abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. They are broadly grouped into three broad categories of skills:
- General Intelligence (Cognitive Skill))for analyzing and using information,
- Emotional Intelligence (Personal skills) for developing personal agency and managing oneself, and
- Inter-personal abilities for communicating and interacting effectively with others.
The importance of life skills
In a constantly changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The dramatic changes in global economies over the past five years have been matched with the transformation in technology and these are all impacting on education, the workplace and our home life. To cope with the increasing pace and change of modern life, students need new life skills such as the ability to deal with stress and frustration. Today’s students will have many new jobs over the course of their lives, with associated pressures and the need for flexibility.
IQ (Intelligence Quotient)
IQ tests are standard tests of brain strength, measuring things like math, logic, and verbal strength. Like any skill, it can be developed with some heavy mental weight lifting.
EQ (Emotional Quotient)
EQ, is the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others & the ability to relate to and interact with others. E Q is a measure of their interpersonal and communication skills.
SQ (Social Quotient)
SQ is the capability to effectively navigate and negotiate complex social relationships and environments…
SQ (Spiritual Quotient)
SQ is a measure that looks at a person’s spiritual acumen; it is as important as intelligence quotient (IQ) and emotional quotient (EQ)…