Annie in wonderland

When we think of work skills, we often picture technical abilities, formal qualifications, or years of specialized training. But the truth is, many of the skills we use in everyday life are just as valuable in the workplace, even if we don’t immediately recognize them as such. Whether it's doing household chores, communicating effectively, or understanding basic processes, these are all crucial skills that can translate into professional success. For individuals with disabilities, there are unique challenges but also potential advantages in approaching work with a fresh perspective. ### 1. Housework Skills Managing a household requires a range of skills that are directly applicable to the workforce. Housework teaches time management, organization, and problem-solving—all key skills for any job. - **Cleaning and Tidying**: Keeping a workspace clean is an essential habit in almost every job. It shows discipline, attention to detail, and respect for the environment and colleagues. - *

 In deciding that I wanted to go back to some level of paid work, I am working on some basic skills. As I have been out of the workforce for some time, I have done some casual work but it’s not enough to have on my resume and it does show me what I hadn’t realized about working when you have a disability and a chronic illness and I now know why there is so many of us in the online world as content creators. It’s that we can work at our own pace. One thing I hadn’t considered is, emotional intelligence at work as I am completely retaining as I can’t stand for long periods so I need an industry where I am not standing all the time. Sleeping through the night is still a challenge for me as  I have seizure-related events called Parasomnias and I get up to eat or drink throughout the night, leading to poor quality sleep, so it's again before I even put a resume together I am looking at the skills I need to be work ready. So that to me is an ongoing list of emotional intelligence,