The ability to accurately recognize one’s own

emotions, thoughts, and values and how they

influence behavior.

The ability to accurately assess

one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded

sense of confidence, optimism, and a

“growth mindset.”

• Identifying emotions

• Accurate self-perception

• Recognizing strengths

• Self-confidence

• Self-efficacy

The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions,

thoughts, and behaviors in different situations

— effectively managing stress, controlling

impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to

set and work toward personal and academic

goals.

• Impulse control

• Stress management

• Self-discipline

• Self-motivation

• Goal setting

• Organizational skills

The ability to take the perspective of and empathize

with others, including those from diverse

backgrounds and cultures. The ability to

understand social and ethical norms for behavior

and to recognize family, school, and community

resources and supports.

• Perspective-taking

• Empathy

• Appreciating diversity

• Respect for others

The ability to establish and maintain healthy

and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals

and groups. The ability to communicate

clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist

inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict

constructively, and seek and offer help when

needed.

• Communication

• Social engagement

• Relationship building

• Teamwork

The ability to make constructive choices about

personal behavior and social interactions based on

ethical standards, safety concerns, and social

norms. The realistic evaluation of consequences of

various actions, and a consideration of the wellbeing

of oneself and others.

• Identifying problems

• Analyzing situations

• Solving problems

• Evaluating

• Reflecting

• Ethical responsibility