{"id":51787,"date":"2024-05-06T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=51787"},"modified":"2024-04-15T11:43:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:43:29","slug":"essential-life-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/essential-life-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you possess all of the essential life skills you need not only to survive but to thrive? \u00a0Beyond the extremes such as disaster preparedness or wilderness survival and, less dramatically, basic literacy or numeracy, there are the practical skills of daily living such as cooking & cleaning, home and vehicle maintenance, and money management. These are just some of the essential life skills you need to be competent, live independently, and even be self-sufficient.<\/p>\n

Also crucial to have are an array of cognitive skills that fall into the category of social-emotional learning (SEL). The core competencies of SEL are:\u00a0 self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, and the tools to build relationships. These skills allow us to adapt in the workplace, in our personal relationships, and in our personal development, and to mentally tackle the challenges of life. Every day we make decisions and utilize the skills we\u2019ve learned, which ultimately prepares us to successfully face the opportunities and adversities that life presents.<\/p>\n

But, there is no definitive list of \u201cEssential Life Skills\u201d. \u00a0Learning to swim, driving a car, and using a computer are useful life skills for most people. But, each individual will potentially have a different list of skills they consider most essential to their life. And, some skills that one person believes are critical may be deemed unnecessary to another. Certain skills may be more or less relevant to you depending on your life circumstances, beliefs, age, geographic location, culture, etc.<\/p>\n

Do you have some weaknesses in any life skills? If you learned new or better strategies, could you improve your overall well-being? \u00a0Maybe you won\u2019t know where there is a gap in your skillset until a major crisis comes along? \u00a0People often joke that when children are born they \u201cdon\u2019t come with a handbook\u201d. Likewise, there are many aspects of being a competent adult that could benefit from having a handbook of skills to follow. At minimum, we would feel more confident in our decisions. No matter how old you are or what life stage you are in, you can always add new skills to your \u201ctoolbox\u201d or improve the real-world and SEL skills you already have. After all, the most important skills are the ability and willingness to learn. The more you learn, the more resources you\u2019ll have to adapt to life\u2019s surprises.<\/p>\n

All together these life skills make us resilient: prepared to respond to inevitable life changes and cope with the unexpected. Below are a number of books in our collection that can help you evaluate your life skills, assess what skills may be lacking, learn some new strategies, and live a more productive and fulfilling life.<\/p>\n

RESILIENCE, SUCCESS, and WELL-BEING<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SURVIVAL, EMERGENCY, and EVERDAY HAZARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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COMMUNICATION, RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TEACHING OTHERS THE SKILLS TO THRIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RESILIENCE, SUCCESS, and WELL-BEING<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Resilience : hard-won wisdom for living a better life <\/a><\/span>by Eric<\/a> Greitens<\/span><\/p>\n

Type R : transformative resilience for thriving in a turbulent world <\/a><\/span>by Ama Marston<\/span><\/p>\n

Take charge of your life : 12 master skills for success <\/a><\/span>by Brian Tracy<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Skimm your life<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Why has nobody told me this before?<\/a> <\/span>by Julie Ann Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

Farsighted : how we make the decisions that matter the most <\/a><\/span>by Steven Johnson<\/span><\/p>\n

Start here : master the lifelong habit of wellbeing <\/a><\/span>by Eric Langshur<\/span><\/p>\n

Think again : the power of knowing what you don’t know <\/a><\/span>by Adam M.<\/a> Grant<\/span><\/p>\n

A survival guide for life : how to achieve your goals, thrive in adversity, and grow in character <\/a><\/span>by Bear Grylls<\/span><\/p>\n

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SURVIVAL, EMERGENCY, and EVERDAY HAZARDS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The scout’s guide to wilderness survival & first aid : 400 essential skills–signal for help, build a shelter, emergency response, treat wounds, stay warm, gather resources <\/a><\/span>by J. Wayne<\/a> Fears<\/span><\/p>\n

The total outdoorsman manual<\/a> <\/span>by T. Edward<\/a> Nickens<\/span><\/p>\n

How to stay alive : the ultimate survival guide for any situation <\/a><\/span>by Bear Grylls<\/span><\/p>\n

The next apocalypse : the art and science of survival <\/a><\/span>by Chris Begley<\/span><\/p>\n

How to drag a body and other safety tips you hope to never need : survival tricks for hacking, hurricanes, and hazards life might throw at you <\/a><\/span>by Judith Matloff<\/span><\/p>\n

American Medical Association handbook of first aid and emergency care<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Rossen to the rescue : secrets to avoiding scams, everyday dangers, and major catastrophes <\/a><\/span>by<\/a> Jeff Rossen<\/span><\/p>\n

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PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The useful book : 201 life skills they used to teach in home ec and shop <\/a><\/span>by Sharon<\/a> Bowers<\/span><\/p>\n

Storey’s curious compendium of practical and obscure skills : 214 things you can actually learn how to do<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The lost art of reading nature’s signs : use outdoor clues to find your way, predict the weather, locate water, track animals–and other forgotten skills <\/a><\/span>by Tristan Gooley<\/span><\/p>\n

Stuff : every man should know <\/span><\/a>by Brett Cohen<\/span><\/p>\n

How to cook everything. The basics : all you need to make great food <\/a><\/span>by Mark Bittman<\/span><\/p>\n

The cook’s book : recipes for keeps & essential techniques to master everyday cooking <\/a><\/span>by Bri McKoy<\/span><\/p>\n

100 techniques : master a lifetime of cooking skills, from basic to bucket list<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Personal finance 101 : from saving and investing to taxes and loans, an essential primer on personal finance <\/a><\/span>by Alfred<\/a> Mill<\/span><\/p>\n

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COMMUNICATION, RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL\/EMOTIONAL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Making great relationships : simple practices for solving conflicts, building connection, and fostering love <\/a><\/span>by Rick Hanson<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The power of positive confrontation : the skills you need to handle conflicts at work, at home, online, and in life <\/a><\/span>by Barbara Pachter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Crucial conversations : tools for talking when stakes are high<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Hit it off : 21 rules for mastering the art and science of relationships in life and business <\/a><\/span>by Joe<\/a> Brocato<\/span><\/p>\n

The everything body language book : master the art of nonverbal communication to succeed in work, love, and life<\/span> <\/a><\/span>by Shelly Hagen<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask a manager : how to navigate clueless colleagues, lunch-stealing bosses, and the rest of your life at work <\/span><\/a>by Allison Green<\/span><\/p>\n

10 mindful minutes : giving our children-and ourselves-the social and emotional skills to reduce stress and anxiety for healthier, happier lives <\/a><\/span>by Goldie Jeanne Hawn<\/span><\/p>\n

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TEACHING OTHERS THE SKILLS TO THRIVE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

What great parents do : 75 simple strategies for raising kids who thrive<\/span> <\/a><\/span>by Erica Reischer<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready or not : preparing our kids to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing world<\/span> <\/span><\/a>by Madeline Levine<\/span><\/p>\n

Do your laundry or you’ll die alone : advice your mom would give if she thought you were listening <\/span><\/a>by Becky Blades<\/span><\/p>\n

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