life skills milady’s standard cosmetology ©2007 thomson delmar learning. all rights reserved...

Life Skills

Milady’s StandardCosmetology

©2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved

Cosmetology:

MILADY’SStandardInstructor Support SlidesCOSMETOLOGY

“Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things

done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small

advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished”

Confucius


Lesson Objectives• List the principles that contribute to personal and

professional success• Explain the concept of self-management• Create a personal mission statement• Explain how to set long- and short-term goals• Discuss the most effective ways to manage time• Describe good study habits• Define ethics• List the characteristics of a healthy, positive

attitude


• Being caring and helpful• Being adaptable• Being persistent (stick-to-itiveness)• Having common sense• Being friendly and liking yourself• Being cooperative• Defining courage and living courageously

Life Skills for a Satisfying Existence


• Being responsible• Becoming organized• Having a sense of humor• Being patient• Putting forth effort and striving for excellence• Being honest and trustworthy

Life Skills for a Satisfying Existence


Guidelines For Success• Build self-esteem• Visualize• Build on your strengths• Be kind to yourself• Define success for yourself


• Practice new behaviors

• Separate personal life from work

• Keep your energy up

• Respect others

• Stay productive

Guidelines For Success


Motivation• A reason to act• The ignition for success• Motivation is NOT a life skill; self-

management is


Self-Management• The fuel that keeps you going• Relying on yourself


Accessing Creative Capability• Stop criticizing yourself• Stop asking others what to do• Change your vocabulary• Do not try to go it alone


Managing Your Career• Design a personal mission statement

• “I am dedicated to pursuing a successful life with dignity, honesty, and integrity”


Goal Setting• Set short-term goals: 12 months• Set long-term goals: 3, 5, or 10 years• Reexamine goals to ensure staying

on track


Time ManagementExpert Tips

• Prioritize• Design a personal system• Avoid stress• Learn to say “no”• Learn to problem-solve• Take time-outs• Keep notes


• Schedule• Identify most productive times• Reward yourself• Get exercise and recreation• Schedule blocks of free time• Develop “to do” lists• Make it a habit

Time Management


Good Study Habits• Where?• When?


Good Study Habits• How?


Ethical Characteristics• Provide competent services• Be honest, courteous, and sincere• Don’t share secrets• Continue to learn• Give correct treatments and

consultations


Other Qualities Of Ethical People

• Self-care• Integrity• Discretion• Communication


Personality and Attitude• What is personality?• What is attitude?


Attitude Ingredients• Diplomacy• Tone of voice• Emotional stability • Sensitivity• Values and goals• Receptivity• Communication skills


Summary and Review• How do you personally define

success?


• List and explain 10 basic guidelines for personal and professional success

• What three common habits prevent productivity?

• List three steps to enhancing creativity

Summary and Review


• Define “game plan”• Why manage your time?• List qualities and characteristics

of professional ethics

Summary and Review


Congratulations!

You’ve just completedone unit of study toward

program completion!

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