What are life skills?

Life skills are the skills we need to deal effectively with the challenges in everyday life, whether at school, at work or in our personal lives. 

A definitive list is something educators, governments and employers continue to discuss. But no matter if you call them life skills, 21st century skills or soft skills, students who are able to understand and use these skills, along with their educational qualifications, will be better placed to take advantage of educational and employment opportunities.