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.

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

The Power of Optimism

Happy Optimism Day! Throughout the world, the first Thursday in February is regarded as Optimism Day. At Conover, we believe in equipping people for success by teaching them about the skill of attitude and the power of optimism or positive thinking. We all have goals in life, whether it’s [...]

By |2023-02-06T13:21:04-06:00February 2nd, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on The Power of Optimism

Setting SMART Goals: Making Sure Your Goals Are Specific

Goal setting is an important part of any successful endeavor. It is a process of setting targets and defining what you are striving to achieve in order to move forward and make progress towards your desired outcome. While it’s important to set goals, it’s also essential to set specific [...]

By |2023-01-23T10:19:42-06:00January 23rd, 2023|Goal Setting and Achievement|Comments Off on Setting SMART Goals: Making Sure Your Goals Are Specific

Taking Personal Responsibility in 2023

It's a new year, and many people are setting goals to better themselves. It is difficult, if not impossible, to stick to these goals without first learning about taking personal responsibility. Taking personal responsibility is a concept that can be difficult to define, but it’s an important life skill. [...]

By |2023-01-16T09:17:44-06:00January 16th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Taking Personal Responsibility in 2023

Social Emotional Learning Skills to Focus On in 2023

As we close out 2022 and look ahead to 2023, it's an important time for reflection. Change can seem scary, but it also provides an opportunity for growth. One area that can benefit from this is social emotional learning (SEL). SEL is the process of developing skills like self-awareness, [...]

By |2023-01-03T10:07:38-06:00January 3rd, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Social Emotional Learning Skills to Focus On in 2023

3 Tips for Teaching Applied Math

All children, including those with special needs, can benefit from a good foundation in math skills. Mathematics is a language. Just as important as learning to read and write, children need to be exposed to mathematical language and concepts in order to develop a strong foundation upon which to [...]

By |2022-12-16T09:42:12-06:00December 16th, 2022|Education, SPED|Comments Off on 3 Tips for Teaching Applied Math

4 Reasons Why Students Need SEL

In the past, education has focused mainly on cognitive skills such as reading, writing, math, and science. But today, social emotional learning (SEL) is gaining more attention as educators recognize the importance of teaching students how to navigate their emotions in order to become successful in life. Let's take [...]

By |2022-12-09T12:30:28-06:00December 9th, 2022|Education, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 4 Reasons Why Students Need SEL

How Students with Special Needs Can Benefit from Applied Math Skills Training

Many students with special needs struggle with math. By receiving specialized instruction and training in applied math skills, however, special education students can make significant strides in their mathematical abilities. Here's a look at how applied math skills training can benefit special education students: Applied Math Skills Training Teaches [...]

By |2022-12-02T22:15:45-06:00November 28th, 2022|Education, SPED|Comments Off on How Students with Special Needs Can Benefit from Applied Math Skills Training

5 Workplace Readiness Skills Every Young Adult Needs

You’ve probably heard the term “workplace readiness skills” before, but what does it really mean? Put simply, workplace readiness skills are the skills and traits that employers value most in their employees. They’re often soft skills, like communication and teamwork, that are important in any work environment.  Whether you’re [...]

By |2022-11-08T12:07:21-06:00November 8th, 2022|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills, Workplace Readiness|Comments Off on 5 Workplace Readiness Skills Every Young Adult Needs
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