Social Skills/Daily Social Skills Practice Checklist

Social skills are the foundations of a civil society.

Here’s a daily social‑skills practice checklist, inspired by the structure and content of the Wikiversity course on Social Skills. It’s designed to help you cultivate interpersonal excellence through focused, intentional habits.

1. Morning Intention & Self-Awareness

• Set your intention: Choose one or two focus areas for the day, such as active listening, empathy, or tactfulness.
• Reflect briefly: How well do you usually embody these skills? What will you try differently today?

2. Daily Practice Prompts — One from Each Category

Below are categories adapted from the Collection of Social Skills; pick at least one focus from each group to integrate into your day:

• Emotional Competency

• Notice and label your own emotions or someone else’s.
• Respond with empathy, not reactivity.

• Communicating

• Use active listening—listen fully before responding.
• Improve clarity: practice nonverbal communication and positive body language (open posture, eye contact).
• Express ideas with candor, tactfulness, and diplomacy.

• Exploring & Connecting

• Engage in small talk to build rapport.
• Practice digital communication with warmth and clarity online.
• Be mindful—stay present in social interactions.

• Showing Respect

• Offer empathy, gratitude, and culturally sensitive responses.
• Demonstrate adaptability and punctuality, showing respect for others’ time and norms.

• Resilience & Self-Control

• When faced with challenges, hold grace under pressure.
• Use self-control and patience to get through frustrations.

• Collaborating & Problem-Solving

• Contribute positively to teamwork—offer feedback receptivity, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Be cooperative, timely, and respectful in group settings.

• Advocating & Learning

• Stand up for your perspective with assertiveness and confidence, while remaining open to others.
• Practice open-mindedness, dialogue, and active listening to learn from others.

• Self-Awareness & Fun

• Check in: What emotions, strengths, or weaknesses showed up today? Use self-awareness and mindfulness.
• Lighten the mood with appropriate humor or small talk to foster connection.

3. Evening Reflection

• Highlight: Which skill did you practice most genuinely today?
• Observation: Where did you struggle or fall short?
• Plan for tomorrow: Which areas will you focus on next? How will you adapt?

Example Daily Template

Time	Activity
Morning	Set intention (e.g., “I’ll practice active listening and empathy today”)
During Day	Practice the selected skills.
Evening	Reflect: What felt authentic? What needs work? Choose focus for tomorrow.