Assoc. Prof. of bandarawela hotel but say life skills (Life skills) refers to skills that all men need to have and use on a daily basis to help keep ourselves happy to serve and succeed. Skills that are essential for human life are 2 examples are general skills (Generic Skills) and vocational skills (Skills Profession) General skills are the skills that people need every day to stay alive, but professional skills are the skills that people need to earn a living.