Section 8: Living Skills

Please use the scale below to rate your approximate level of skill in each of the following areas. Try to consider each skill as it relates to your personal life, and not necessarily from a work or career perspective.

not skilled

moderately skilled

highly skilled

1.	Achieving personal goals

2.	Maintaining a network of close friends

3.	Using humor to make friends laugh

4.	Making improvements and repairs around the house

5.	Volunteering my time to causes I care about

6.	Maintaining an organized life

7.	Managing my finances

8.	Entertaining in my home

9.	Raising and/or caring for children

10.

Leading a community service group

11.

Creating romance in a relationship

12.

Socializing

13.

Negotiating business or financial matters

14.

Creating a peaceful, beautiful home environment

15.

Sharing my beliefs through teaching, participation, and example

16.

Keeping physically fit

17.

Remaining calm yet resilient during a crisis

18.

Communicating my innermost thoughts and feelings

19.

Helping those who are less fortunate or in need

20.

Resolving conflict

21.

Finding new adventures and unique experiences

22.

Continuing to expand my knowledge and awareness

23.

Long-term personal planning

24.

Understanding local, national, and world events

25.

Finding pleasure and contentment in simple things

26.

Making art and culture an ongoing part of my life

27.

Finding and taking on challenging activities

28.

Finding creative solutions to everyday problems

29.

Making new friends

30.

Cooking for my family and friends

31.

Earning income to provide for my family