✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.11 – What to Do If You Spill, Break, or Damage Something: Mistakes happen in every home, and how you respond matters more than the accident itself. When something spills or breaks, your first job is safety—check for glass, electricity, or slipping hazards before touching anything. Next, breathe and assess what needs immediate attention. Cleaning calmly prevents spreading the mess or injuring yourself. Owning the mistake early—especially if it affects others—shows integrity and maturity. Avoid blaming yourself harshly; accidents are lessons about awareness. The best mindset is “what can I learn so this happens less?” Sometimes the fix is simple, like drying quickly or storing things differently. If the damage costs money or affects someone else’s space, communicate openly and offer a solution. Responsibility repairs trust faster than excuses ever could. Over time, you’ll see that reacting calmly to mistakes builds respect, confidence, and a stronger sense of control in your environment.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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