The document lists 16 important life skills: integrity, initiative, flexibility, perseverance, being organized, having a sense of humor, effort, common sense, problem solving, responsibility, patience, friendship, curiosity, cooperation, caring, and copyright information.

1. LI F E S K I L L S
INT E G R I T Y : To be honest, sincere, and of sound moral principle
IN I T I A T I V E : To do something because it needs to be done
FL E X I B I L I T Y : The ability to alter plans when necessary
P E R S E V E R A N C E : To continue in spite of difficulties
ORG AN I Z E D : To plan, arrange, and implement in an orderly way
SENS E OF HUMO R: To laugh and be playful without hurting others
E F F O R T : To try your hardest
COMMON SENS E : To use good judgment
P RO B L E M SOLV I N G: To seek solutions in difficult situations
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y : To be accountable for your actions
PAT I E N C E : To wait calmly for someone or something
F R I E N D S H I P : To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring
CUR I OS I T Y : A desire to learn or know about a full range of things
COOP E R A T I O N : To work together toward a common goal (purpose)
CAR I N G: To feel concern for others
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