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.

Goal Setting for Personal Development

  Personal development is a lifelong journey that involves setting goals and working towards achieving them. Without clear goals, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life, and eventually forget about our passions and dreams. Goal setting gives us direction and purpose, and helps us [...]

By |2024-01-22T09:54:24-06:00January 22nd, 2024|Goal Setting and Achievement, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Goal Setting for Personal Development

5 Tips for Achieving More of Your Goals in 2024

  Goal setting is a practice that has been around for centuries. Setting goals helps to give direction and purpose to life, and it provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when they are achieved. With the upcoming year, it is an excellent opportunity to evaluate your life goals and [...]

By |2024-02-14T13:47:14-06:00January 15th, 2024|Goal Setting and Achievement, Life Skills|Comments Off on 5 Tips for Achieving More of Your Goals in 2024

Practical Strategies to Incorporate SEL in the Classroom in 2024

With the constantly evolving landscape of education, it’s essential that classroom practices keep up with the times. One trend that has gained traction in recent years is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). It’s no secret that the 2020 pandemic has caused disruption in student learning globally, taking an enormous impact [...]

By |2024-01-16T13:17:53-06:00January 8th, 2024|Education, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL|Comments Off on Practical Strategies to Incorporate SEL in the Classroom in 2024

Why Students Need SEL in Today’s World

In today’s world, students are facing unique and significant challenges. Some of these include increasing rates of anxiety and depression, bullying, the pressures of social media, and heading into an ever-changing and competitive job market – just to name a few! This is why — now more than ever — [...]

By |2024-01-16T13:20:04-06:00January 3rd, 2024|Education, Life Skills|Comments Off on Why Students Need SEL in Today’s World

Setting Emotional Wellness Goals for the New Year

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. While people typically focus on fitness or career goals, mental health is just as important. Emotional wellness should be at the top of everyone's list of priorities in [...]

By |2024-01-05T12:29:24-06:00December 18th, 2023|Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Setting Emotional Wellness Goals for the New Year

The Importance of Teaching SEL Skills for Career Development

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is becoming more important than ever, as the world shifts towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace. SEL skills are essential for career development because they help individuals develop critical skills that are necessary for success in both their personal and professional lives. The ability [...]

By |2023-12-04T08:42:41-06:00December 4th, 2023|Life Skills, Soft Skills, Workplace Readiness|Comments Off on The Importance of Teaching SEL Skills for Career Development

Special Education Day 2023

  Saturday marks an incredibly special day – it is Special Education Day! Since 1975, December 2nd has been recognized in the United States as Special Education Day. This day marks the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which allowed students with special needs to access free [...]

By |2023-11-28T08:48:44-06:00November 28th, 2023|Education, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Special Education Day 2023

3 Reasons to Have A Positive Attitude

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and good food. But it's also a time to reflect on the things we're thankful for. A positive attitude is one of the most important things you can have in life. Why? Because a positive attitude can help you overcome challenges, achieve your [...]

By |2023-11-20T10:05:06-06:00November 20th, 2023|Life Skills|Comments Off on 3 Reasons to Have A Positive Attitude

Incorporating SEL into Daily Classroom Routines

In recent years, social and emotional learning (SEL) has gained traction as an essential tool in creating a positive learning environment for children. It is a powerful tool for improving student engagement, behavior management, and academic success. Integrating SEL into daily classroom routines can help children develop critical skills [...]

By |2023-11-13T12:24:48-06:00November 13th, 2023|SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Incorporating SEL into Daily Classroom Routines
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