What’s the most underrated life skill? – Asks the daily prompt.

This is a tough one; I’m torn between 3 of them. Decision Making – Problem Solving and even though I don’t see this on many lists I’ll add Common Sense.

I was going to say Empathy and Compassion, but a large segment of the population has ditched this ability.

Here are a couple of underrated life skills some might not think of and some of my personal favorites off the top of my head this morning.

I’m glad I grew up thinking without the help of the internet. It taught me to not give up and find the answers myself.

Coping with loss is a unique life skill I haven’t mastered yet.

Knowing your circuit breaker panel.

Being married to the same person all your life and being happy. Well, most of the time at least.

Being a good driver is an underrated skill. It’s kept me alive hundreds of times.

Knowing that your friends know that you can be counted on.

Listening to doctors instead of politicians.

Having the courage and drive to not give up and pursue your dreams.

Swinging a hammer without hitting fingers.

Having a great memory is so important.

Go ahead and be outspoken, most don’t have the courage to say what is on their mind and they need a voice.

Knowing where the flashlight is when the power goes out.

Don’t go through life without having cut loose a few times.

Being able to create an image, story, painting, song, film. engine or anything creative and beautiful is an underrated skill.