Learning Life Skills
High school is more than just tests and grades. This is where real-life skills are learned and used after graduation. These skills include time management, communication, and independence. The routine we have in high school helps us prepare for the workforce. Through submitted assignments with deadlines, maintaining a good attendance record, participating in class, organizing your school tasks, and being able to get everything done without being told to, is how these valuable skills are crafted.
Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between activities and priorities. Mastering this skill comes with great benefits, like creating better habits and having greater productivity. It also increases focus, builds confidence, and allows you to plan your time more effectively. Time management helps students balance school, extracurriculars, part- time work, and their personal life without feeling overwhelmed. Different tools, like planners or calendars, can make deadlines easier to track and keep responsibilities organized. Overall, this skill reduces stress and prepares teens for the future.
Communication skills involve the ability to listen to others, work well in different situations and to be able to share your thoughts. This skill helps students build stronger relationships and the ability to handle challenges or obstacles more confidently. It also prevents misunderstandings and makes it easier to work well with others in school and future jobs. Being able to communicate well with others will leave a positive impact on relationships and workplaces. It is highly important because it helps you work better with others and succeed in jobs. To achieve this, you must speak respectfully and listen to show others that you care about what they have to say. Overall, learning this skill will get you further in life with close people by your side.
Independence is the state of being free of the control of people, countries, or entities. Something a teenager often dreams of. It is extremely scary for parents to give their child more independence, but it is truly needed for their growth and success in life. People must not be dependent on others and must be able to complete things on their own. Now, as a teenager, slowly introducing independence to them through teaching them to trust their own decisions and abilities will build confidence. Crafting this skill involves taking responsibility for mistakes and learning everyday skills for the future (cooking, cleaning, managing your schedule, etc.). Taking these small steps will make you more capable and prepared to handle situations on your own. Overall, this skill will only set you up for success in life during high school and afterwards.
With these very important life skills, it is very important to remember that crafting and mastering them takes time. Taking small steps at your own pace will make a huge difference. Do not wait until later to start learning these skills. Practice them now, and you will feel prepared and confident for the future.
-Shaylynn (High School Student)
