|
|
|
|
|
| ABOUT 4-H | VOLUNTEERS |
For a printable version of this document, click here
DEFINITIONS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LIFESKILLS
Learning to Learn –
acquiring, evaluating and using information
Decision Making – choosing among
several alternatives
Problem Solving – clearly identifying
a problem and a plan of action for solving that problem
Critical Thinking – thinking things
over in one’s mind; deciding what to do
Service Learning – gaining skills and
experience by actively participation in community activities
Managing: Learning to use resources wisely to accomplish a goal
Goal
Setting – deciding on the end product
or result; something toward which to work
Planning or Organizing – a method for
doing something that has been thought of ahead of time
Wise Use of Resources – using sound
judgement; not being wasteful; managing person finances
Resiliency – being able to deal with
change; overcoming problems and difficulties
Communication
- exchanging thoughts, ideas, information or messages in a way that is
respectful (Communication includes
speaking and listening)
Cooperation - working or acting
together toward a common purpose
Social Skills - showing respect and
consideration for others
Conflict Resolution - finding and
using ways to resolve differences between two or more persons; getting along
with others
Accepting Differences-accepting
that differences are okay (examples: differences of opinion, income, how you
look)
Caring: Learning how to show understanding, kindness, concern and affection for others
Concern for Others
- caring about and giving attention to the well
being of others
Empathy - being sensitive to another
person’s situation and feelings
Sharing - having, using or doing
together with another or others
Nurturing Relationships
- providing care
and attention to another person
Community Service and Volunteering
- giving one’s time and effort to help; doing something that makes a difference
in someone’s life without expecting a reward
Leadership - helping a group reach
its goals by showing or directing the way
Responsible Citizenship - being
involved in one’s town, state or country
Contributions to Group Efforts -
sharing the responsibility of accomplishing the goal
Working:
Learning physical or mental effort needed to accomplish something
Marketable Skills - developing the
abilities to accomplish something
Teamwork - two or more people working
together to accomplish all parts of a task
Self-motivation - being able to make
the effort needed to carry out a task or a plan
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
- includes eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough rest, and
resisting harmful activities (alcohol, drugs, smoking)
Stress Management - learning positive
ways of managing stress
Disease Prevention - taking care of
one’s body and avoiding risky situations
Personal Safety - taking care to
avoid danger, risk or harm; being cautious and careful so as to remain
physically and emotionally safe
Being: Learning to be all that you can be; taking delight in who you are as a person
Self-esteem
- taking pride in oneself, valuing oneself and understanding one’s abilities
Self-responsibility - taking care of
oneself and being accountable for one’s behavior
Character - managing one’s own
emotions and being sensitive to others’ feelings
Self-discipline - exercising
self-control that is in line with what is right and wrong
 |
Accessibility | Non-discrimination and Disability Resources | Non-disclosure |
A Member of the University of Maine System |
COUNTY OFFICES | PROGRAMS | RESOURCES | PUBLICATIONS | NEWS AND EVENTS | COOPERATIVE EXTENSION HOME | UMAINE
Putting knowledge to work with the people of Maine