Hard skills are great, but soft skills? (We are sleeping on it?) . Here’s the lowdown on the ones that will actually get you through life (and maybe even make you a legend):
1. Emotional Regulation (aka Don’t Flip Out)
Lost Wi-Fi? Spilled coffee? Keep calm and carry on. Don’t let the chaos take over. You are that you that you envisioned.
2. Sensitivity(aka Be Human)
Listen. Don’t just nod and zone out. Really get where people are coming from. You’ll be everyone’s favorite person (no promises though🫠).
3. Flexibility (aka Go With The Flow)
Plans get ruined. Deadlines shift. Life happens. Roll with it, don’t fight it. That’s why it is called flexibility.
4. Assertiveness (aka The Power of No)
Polite doesn’t mean push-over. Say “no” when you need to, and take your weekend back.
5. Social Savvy (aka Read the Room)
Know when to talk. Know when to shut up. It’s all about the vibe, baby. Chill.
6. Confidence (aka I Got This)
Believe in yourself, but keep the ego in check. It’s all about that quiet self-assurance.
7. Creativity (aka Problem-Solving, But Cooler)
Don’t just solve problems, make them fun. Think outside the box (or throw the box out entirely).