The Abc's of Living Skillfully: I Am My First Priority

by Sharon Lynn High Williams

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Having the right tools is important in any situation. The absolutely applies when it comes to navigating through life. Nobody is born with life skills; they are developed over time. This book offers a unique approach to learning and teaching life navigational tools. How do you go about making a good decision? What is the best way to handle conflict? When angered, what is the first thing that needs to be done? What can I do to improve my communication skills? All these and many more questions are answered in the pages of this book. It has been designed so that children from six to ninety-six can benefit. There are also exercises that can be used in group settings or on an individual basis. The tools/skills are easy to learn and can be easily integrated into daily living. A standard of behavior is also introduced which is, 'I AM MY FIRST PRIORITY'. Simply put, this means that we are learning to do what is in our best interest. This does not promote selfishness but self-regulation and self-care. As children, youth and young adults, much time is spent making sure that others have what they want or need and too often it is not in our best interest to do so. 'I AM MY FIRST PRIORITY' encourages independent thought and healthy decision making. These skills can be used by an instructor of learned independently. Once a skill is learned, practice is encouraged so that the user feels confident and knows what tool to use in any given situation. Read Less

Having the right tools is important in any situation. The absolutely applies when it comes to navigating through life. Nobody is born with life skills; they are developed over time. This book offers a unique approach to learning and teaching life navigational tools. How do you go about making a good decision? What is the best way to handle conflict? When angered, what is the first thing that needs to be done? What can I do to improve my communication skills? All these and many more questions are answered in the pages of ... Read More