ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES. ENDLESS EDUCATION Haircolor Specialist Texture Specialist Hair cutting Specialist Salon Trainer - With in salon- Technical & Interpersonal Distributor Sales Consultant - Connects & provides product info, new techniques , trends etc. Manufacturer Educator Artistic Director - Teach seminars, create/find upcoming trends/inspiration Education Director Cosmetology Instructor Film, Theatrical, Editorial Stylist Creative Director - Advertising/ marketing Salon Management
Highly social environments require communication, decision making, image building, customer service, goal setting and time management LIFE SKILLS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS
L earning I dentity & Self awareness F itness & Health E motional Development S olving Challenges K indness I ntimacy L iving in Balance L etting go S ocial Skills How do you implement LIFESKILLS into your daily routine ? LIFE SKILLS:
AGENDA
LIKE SKILLS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS Important skills to PRACTICE Being helpful/ caring Making good friends Feeling good about oneself Sense of humor Cooperative attitude Responsibility Consistency Adapting Sticking to a goal Organization Decision making
PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS SELF ACTUALIZATION- FULFILLING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL & REQUIRES LIFE LONG COMMITMENT You should be mo re interested in PERSONAL GROWTH then the opinions of others.
What is your FULL POTENTIAL? How are you going to achieve your goals/dreams?
ACTION STEPS FOR SUCCESS Build self esteem - Inner strength, trusting yourself, positive affirmations Visualize success - If you see it you can achieve it Build inner strength – Invest in activities that make you feel good about yourself Be kind to yourself – Eliminate negative thoughts. No mistakes- only learning opportunities
ACTION STEPS FOR SUCCESS Stay true to yourself- Be professional, Be unique Practice new behaviors - Speak with confidence, stand tall, use proper grammar Keep personal life PERSONAL - Counterproductive Keep energy up- Sleep, food, time management. Create BALANCE Respect others - Manners, ACTIVE listening ; STAY PRODUCTIVE
3 BAD HABITS THAT KEEP YOU FROM PEAK PERFORMANCE: PROCRASTINATION PERFECTIONISM LACK OF A GAME PLAN
A PERFECT(IONIST) VIEW OF THE WORLD NO MISTAKES IS NO GROWTH OR IMPROVEMENT
LACKING A GAME PLAN- plan your life; set goals but NOT IN CONCRETE; 5-10 yrs , monthly, yearly
Why are Life skills important to the beauty industry? Some important life skills to remember and implement? What is the definition of Self Actualization? Your inner strength is also your? What are 3 things that keep you from hitting a goal?
YOU ARE THE ONE IN CHARGE OF YOUR OWN LIFE AND LEARNING Self Motivated. Reward Motivated. Recognition Motivated Mo tivation and Management can take your career to next level!!
BE POSITIVE. BE INSPIRED. IMPROVE VOCABULARY. HAVE A LIKE-MINDED CIRCLE Unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions Explore. Analyze. Determine
MISSION STATEMENT establishes the purposes and values that a person or workplace lives by Sense of direction & purpose begins with your interests Thought out, detailed, goals
TIME MANAGEMENT
TIME MANAGEMENT Use your Inner Organizer Prioritize 2. Personalize- Every one will have a different system 3. Learn to say NO 4. Learn how to problem solve 5. PLAN downtime 6. Carry notebook for ideas 7. Make a schedule: daily, weekly, monthly 8. Identify YOUR best times for productivity & relaxing 9. Reward yourself 10. Exercise 11. Schedule a block of free time 12. Use to do lists
LEARNING TOOLS Attend all classes Arrive early Have all materials Listen Take notes Highlight Pay attention to review Ask questions!
Study in chunks of time- 10-15 min Key words Study groups Quiet place Sit up- not recline Estimate the time Start when you are energized Time management- You can study anywhere! One section at a time Test yourself
ETHICS are the moral principles that you live and work by 5 Professional actions for ETHICAL BEHAVIOR Provide skilled services Be honest, courteous & sincere Avoid gossip Continuing education Accurate info in treatments & products . Be honest
Primary aspects for an Ethical Person Self care- KNOW YOUR WORTH Integrity- fair, honest, humilty Discretion- not be offensive Communication- open, active, reflectiv e
Cosmetologist interact with people from all walks of life. Have a open, positive personality and attitude to be successful .
Your personality is your inborn characteristics, attitudes & behaviors. There is ONLY ONE YOU…so BE YOU Diplomacy is TACT- straightforward but not critical/hurtful Use a pleasing ton e of voice Emotional stability- remain in control, share your opinion Sensitivity is a combination of empathy, acceptance & compassion Values & goals give us direction Receptivity- be interests & responsive to opinions, feeling & ideas of other Effective communication- talk less listen more; Verbal/Non verbal; ACTIVE listening
What are some things to help you be creative? Management and what else keeps you on course – gives you a push What is a mission statement? How do we categorize goals? What are some time management tips? What is a successful Learning Tool? What is a good study habit? Moral principles that you live by are what? What are some ways to keep a positive personality?