This reflective essay analyzes the development of essential skills, focusing on communication, time management, and stress management within an academic and professional context. The essay details the author's self-assessment using a skills audit tool, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. It describes the strategies employed to enhance communication skills through journal reading and online training, time management using a 4D tool, and stress management via journaling and guidance from senior authorities. Furthermore, the essay explores how these developed skills will be utilized to approach future challenges in a university course, such as effective communication with peers, project deadlines, and managing stress during examinations. The conclusion emphasizes the significance of these skills for academic success and future employment.