Great 8: Skills for Daily Life

  • Humble ISD counselors teach The Great 8: Skills for Daily Life. 

    Those skills include: 

     

    Optimistic Thinking 

    Build confidence, hopefulness, and positive thinking 

    Self-Awareness

    Desire to improve self and awareness of strengths/limitations

    Social Awareness

    Capability to interact with others in a positive manner

    Relationship Skills

    Teach acceptable actions to promote and maintain positive connections

     Self- Management 

    Management of emotional intelligence 

     Goal Directed Behavior 

    Skill to initiate and complete tasks 

     Personal Responsibility 

    Ability to contribute to the overall task

     Decision Making

    Increase problem- solving skills and accepting responsibilty for decisions