May it be natural selection theory or say survival of the fittest theory according to both one has to stand out or be better than others in order to survive and grow. However in today’s world it’s no more about your physical strength, looks or your culture today’s rapidly evolving world needs people who can evolve, adjust and change their working style according to the need of time. So how can one survive in such a rapidly evolving world? One has to be fit enough or we can skilled enough. These skills that make one stand out differently are nothing but life skills… 

What are life skills?

Life skills are a set of abilities and competencies that individuals use to effectively navigate the challenges and demands of daily life. These skills include both practical and social skills that enable people to handle a wide range of situations, make informed decisions, and achieve personal goals. 

Different life skills –

• Communication: The capacity to convey ideas both orally and in writing clearly and effectively. 
• Critical thinking: The capacity to assess evidence, assess claims, and reach wise judgements. 
• Creativity: The capacity to come up with fresh, original ideas and find creative solutions to difficulties. 
• Lifelong learning: The capacity to learn new things and pick up new abilities consistently throughout one’s life. 
• Collaboration : Working well with others, even those with various backgrounds and professions. 
• Adaptability: The capacity to change with the times and be flexible and adaptable.
• Digital literacy: The capacity to use and acclimatise to digital platforms.
• Leadership: The capacity to motivate, direct, and steer groups of people towards common objectives. 

Using any of the above life skills at the correct place in proper proportion will surely make the path towards growth easy and achieving. People need to learn these abilities and keep honing them if they want to succeed in the 21st century. They also need to keep an open mind to new chances. Those who can do this will be better able to deal with the opportunities and challenges of today’s environment and succeed in both their personal and professional life.