About Anna Schmitz

Anna is a copywriter at The Conover Company. She graduated from St. Norbert College with a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys researching and writing about soft skills and has seen first-hand the difference that soft skills make in students' lives. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband and four children.

Taking Action this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

  National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each July, is a crucial time to address and highlight the mental health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. This month serves as a call to action for individuals and communities to actively contribute to promoting mental health equity. Here [...]

By |2024-07-21T21:12:45-05:00July 21st, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Taking Action this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

The Art of Adaptability: Navigating Change and Flexibility in the Summer Season

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, summer brings with it a sense of freedom and spontaneity. It's a time for outdoor adventures, travel escapades, and new experiences. Amidst the dynamic nature of the summer season, mastering the art of adaptability and flexibility becomes necessary for both [...]

By |2024-06-20T13:32:17-05:00June 20th, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on The Art of Adaptability: Navigating Change and Flexibility in the Summer Season

Prevent Summer Slide with Conover

School’s out, and for many students that means a three month hiatus from teachers, homework and studying. What child doesn’t look forward to the freedom of summer break? Although students would love nothing more than to play all summer long, you’ll be doing them a disservice if you oblige them [...]

By |2024-06-27T14:19:04-05:00June 10th, 2024|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Prevent Summer Slide with Conover

Building Emotional Strength in Times of Adversity

In our lives, we're bound to encounter storms—moments that test our courage and make us question our ability to push through. Yet, it's exactly in these moments that the power of resilience becomes evident. Resilience doesn't remove the obstacle in our path; instead, it gives us the strength to overcome [...]

By |2024-06-04T09:59:35-05:00June 4th, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills|Comments Off on Building Emotional Strength in Times of Adversity

Building Resilience in Students: Essential Coping Skills for Overcoming Challenges

In the world of education, teachers and educators play a pivotal role far beyond teaching academics. They stand at the forefront of shaping not only the intellectual capabilities of their students but their emotional resilience as well. The ability to cope with and overcome challenges is a crucial skill for [...]

By |2024-05-24T08:18:36-05:00May 24th, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Building Resilience in Students: Essential Coping Skills for Overcoming Challenges

Teachers’ Mental Health Matters

In the pursuit of educating the next generation, teachers often find themselves battling stress, burnout, and mental fatigue on a daily basis. The continuous cycle of lesson planning, grading, and managing classroom dynamics, on top of administrative demands, can take a significant toll on educators' mental health. Recognizing the importance [...]

By |2024-05-13T08:24:57-05:00May 13th, 2024|Education, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Teachers’ Mental Health Matters

6 Tips for Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom

In any educational setting, the well-being of students is paramount. In our modern society, mental health has become a growing concern, and for educators, this means adapting approaches to not just fostering academic growth but also ensuring a supportive environment for students' mental wellness. This is a pivotal area where [...]

By |2024-05-08T09:04:43-05:00May 8th, 2024|Education, Life Skills, SEL|Comments Off on 6 Tips for Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize and raise awareness about the importance of mental health. In recent years, conversations around mental health have become more prevalent, but there is still a long way to go in terms of reducing stigma and ensuring that those who need [...]

By |2024-05-02T08:02:56-05:00May 1st, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Mental Health Awareness Month

10 Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Everyday Life

Finding peace in a world that feels increasingly complex and chaotic can be a monumental task. As spring begins, the demands of our personal and professional lives can easily eclipse the potential for relaxation and rejuvenation that this season offers. In this blog post, we're breaking down ten strategies to [...]

By |2024-04-29T09:01:28-05:00April 29th, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 10 Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Everyday Life

5 Key Benefits of Stress Management

In today's fast-paced world where the pressure to balance work, social life, health, and personal growth can become overwhelming, the art of stress management is more than just a luxury—it's a vital skill. Employers and educators are becoming more attuned to the impacts of chronic stress on individuals, not [...]

By |2024-04-12T13:02:01-05:00April 12th, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 Key Benefits of Stress Management
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