Overcoming obstacles in life

2. Academic
Peer
Self expectations
Family background
Parental expectations
Self image & self esteem
Challenges of youth

3. • Motivation for regular study
• Communication anxiety with teachers/elders
• Coping with assignments/ examinations/failures
• Self esteem related to performance/ appearance/
possessions
• Bullying/ aggression
• Addictions
• Gender & sexuality

4.  Exploring alternatives
 Weighing pros and cons
 Making rational decisions
 Developing effective communication
 Developing assertiveness (ability to say NO)

5. • Self awareness: SWOT
• Empathy: being in other shoes
• Critical thinking: objective analysis
• Creative thinking: innovation & out of the box thinking
• Decision making: considering available options
• Problem solving: confronting difficulty; formulating &
selecting options
• Effective communication: appropriate expression
• Interpersonal relationship: creating people connect
• Coping with stress: recognizing & dealing with stressors
• Coping with emotions: recognizing & controlling emotion
triggers