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.

5 Tips for Teaching Growth Mindset This School Year

It's a new school year, and as educators, one of our main goals is to help our students achieve success. However, success doesn't just come from academic skills or knowledge. It is also rooted in how we approach challenges and setbacks. This is why fostering a growth mindset in [...]

By |2023-08-14T13:31:34-05:00August 14th, 2023|Education, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 5 Tips for Teaching Growth Mindset This School Year

SEL Tips for Back to School

It's that time of the year where kids and parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. A lot has changed since the last school year, and it's natural for students to feel anxious and stressed about what the new academic year has in store for [...]

By |2023-07-31T17:20:21-05:00July 31st, 2023|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on SEL Tips for Back to School

Prevent Summer Slide with Conover

Prevent Summer Slide With Conover School’s out, and for many students that means a 3 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 [...]

By |2023-06-22T08:36:02-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Prevent Summer Slide with Conover

Understanding the Importance of Mindset in Financial Literacy

  When it comes to financial literacy, many people focus on learning practical skills such as budgeting, saving, and investing. However, financial literacy is not just about numbers. It's also about mindset. In fact, the way we think and feel about money can play a significant role in our financial [...]

By |2023-06-24T19:34:36-05:00June 8th, 2023|Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Understanding the Importance of Mindset in Financial Literacy

10 Simple Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health This May

  During Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to take a moment and prioritize your mental health. The hustle and bustle of daily life can make it easy to overlook the importance of taking care of your mental well-being. By prioritizing your mental health, you can promote overall well-being and [...]

By |2023-05-17T11:44:04-05:00May 17th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL|Comments Off on 10 Simple Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health This May

Why Mental Health Awareness Month is So Important

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 [...]

By |2023-05-05T07:41:14-05:00April 30th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Why Mental Health Awareness Month is So Important

The Benefits of Stress Management

Do you ever feel overwhelmed or bogged down by stress? If so, you’re not alone; stress is an unavoidable part of life and it can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are ways to manage stress effectively. Here are some of the key [...]

By |2023-04-13T07:58:02-05:00April 13th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills|Comments Off on The Benefits of Stress Management

How to Develop Your Own Personal Growth Mindset

Are you looking for ways to expand your horizons and adopt a growth mindset? A growth mindset is an approach to learning and life in which one sees challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities. It’s based on the idea that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. [...]

By |2023-03-20T13:14:51-05:00March 29th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on How to Develop Your Own Personal Growth Mindset

7 Tips for Developing a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is critical for achieving personal and professional success. You have to believe that growth is possible and that you can choose the direction you want to change. Here are 7 tips for helping you cultivate a growth mindset and reach your full potential. #1: Learn to [...]

By |2023-03-15T13:33:45-05:00March 15th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 7 Tips for Developing a Growth Mindset

National Leadership Day

National Leadership Day is observed on February 20th each year. Leadership is an important quality that can be beneficial in a variety of situations from the workplace to everyday life. Being a leader requires certain skills and knowledge, but these qualities don't have to come naturally; anyone can cultivate their [...]

By |2024-02-09T09:07:09-06:00February 20th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on National Leadership Day
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