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Welcome to the Life Skills Development Programme
This is a safe, empowering space for young women to grow, reflect, and build the skills that shape a meaningful life. Whether you're navigating friendships, emotions, decisions, or dreams, this programme is here to support your journey with clarity, compassion, and courage.
What Are Life Skills?
The Core Life Skills (WHO Framework)
Life skills are the abilities that help us understand ourselves, relate to others, and respond wisely to everyday challenges. They’re not just academic or technical—they’re deeply human.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), life skills are “abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life”.
These skills live inside us. We’re born with the capacity to develop them, and they grow through experience, reflection, and practice.
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Self-awareness, Coping with emotions (emotional regulation) , Coping with stress (stress management)
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Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Empathy
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Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Decision-making, Problem-solving
Why Life Skills Matter
Life skills help us:
Make thoughtful decisions
Manage emotions and stress
Build healthy relationships
Communicate clearly
Solve problems creatively
Stay grounded in our values
They’re essential for:
Knowing yourself as God created you
Mental wellbeing
Confidence and self-awareness
Success in school, work, and relationships
Navigating adulthood with resilience
Building a life that feels true to who you are
How Do We Develop Life Skills?
We develop life skills through:
Real-life scenarios and guided reflection
Interactive activities that build awareness and confidence
Safe conversations with trusted adults and peers
Faith, culture, and personal experience, which shape how we understand and apply these skills
Our programme uses microlearning—short, focused lessons—to help you grow one skill at a time, at your own pace.
Why Start to Learn Life Skills Young?
Life skills are best developed before adulthood. Starting young helps you:
• Build habits that support mental health
• Avoid harmful patterns and risky decisions
• Discover your voice and values early
• Prepare for independence with confidence
What You’ll Find Here
• Micro-courses on emotional regulation, decision-making, relationships, and more
• Activities that help you reflect, act, and grow
• A community that respects your dignity, safety, and voice
You Belong Here
This space is for you—your questions, your growth, your future. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing to learn.
Ready to begin? Choose your first course.
FAQs
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Yes. All content is age-appropriate, Muriel holds Enhanced DBS clearance, and the courses are hosted on Google Sites using HTTPS and Google’s security. Live meetups are moderated.
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From this member area, click Start/Go to course. It opens on Google Sites in a new tab. If you see a “request access” message, sign in with the email you registered with or contact us.
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No. Google Sites doesn’t track progress or “save your place.” Tip: use the course table of contents, bookmark the last section you reached, or keep a quick checklist to mark completed parts. At the end you have the option to receive a certificate of completion.
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Most lessons are bite-sized (5–10 mins). A full course is designed to take 30–40 mins in total to complete, but how long you take to answer the reflection questions will impact how long you take to complete the full course. It is advised to complete it in one go.
Safeguarding Comes First
Every course on MurielAkahi.com is designed with safety, dignity, and trust at its core. We follow safeguarding standards to protect all learners — especially children and young people. Content is age-appropriate, and parental consent is required for under-13s.
Read our full Safeguarding Policy