About Terry Schmitz

Terry Schmitz is the founder and owner of The Conover Company. Terry has been involved in the development of assessments for both education and corporations for over 30 years. He has developed hundreds of job-specific assessment systems that link to skill building systems.

5 Mental Health Tips for Your Daily Routine

Taking care of your mental health is essential to your overall well-being. One of the most important aspects of mental health is self-care. Incorporating self-care practices into your daily routine can help you manage stress, reduce anxiety and improve your mood. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance [...]

By |2023-05-24T11:41:00-05:00May 24th, 2023|Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 5 Mental Health Tips for Your Daily Routine

Stress Management Tips for Busy People

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Whether it's work, school, family, or other responsibilities, there always seems to be something that demands our attention. But with a few simple strategies, it's possible to manage stress and juggle a busy lifestyle more effectively. Here [...]

By |2023-04-24T13:40:26-05:00April 24th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills|Comments Off on Stress Management Tips for Busy People

4 Tips for Stress Management

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but it doesn’t have to control you. Learning to manage stress can be a challenge, but with the right tools and techniques, it's possible to effectively reduce its impact on your life. By acknowledging and accepting stressful situations, engaging in activities that [...]

By |2023-04-13T13:16:01-05:00April 6th, 2023|Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 4 Tips for Stress Management

Money Management and the Economically Disadvantaged

For years I have watched the efforts of financial educators to teach the hard skills of Financial Literacy.  Hard skills include banking, budgeting, retirement and more.  While I agree that these skills are critical to posses for all of us, they do not take the most important part of [...]

By |2023-06-24T19:34:58-05:00March 20th, 2023|Financial Literacy, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Money Management and the Economically Disadvantaged

4 Common Misconceptions About Growth Mindset

Growth mindset has become a bit of a buzzword as of late. But knowing about something and truly understanding it are two very different things. Here are a couple of common misconceptions people have when it comes to comprehending what growth mindset really means. 1: A growth mindset is not [...]

By |2024-03-13T08:31:24-05:00March 20th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 4 Common Misconceptions About Growth Mindset

Happy National Optimism Month!

March is recognized as National Optimism Month. So what is optimism? Optimism is the tendency to expect positive outcomes and to see situations in a favorable light. Optimistic people believe that good things will happen to them and that they have the ability to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. [...]

By |2023-03-06T07:44:04-06:00March 6th, 2023|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Happy National Optimism Month!

Setting SMART Goals: Why Time-Bound Goals Are Essential

A time-bound goal is a goal with a deadline or specific timeline. These types of goals are essential for progress because they provide structure and create urgency. Having clear deadlines allows you to make the most of your resources and stay motivated in order to achieve the desired results within [...]

By |2023-02-13T10:36:54-06:00February 6th, 2023|Goal Setting and Achievement|Comments Off on Setting SMART Goals: Why Time-Bound Goals Are Essential

Setting SMART Goals: 3 Factors for Setting Achievable Goals

Setting goals is an essential part of any successful endeavor. Not only do goals provide a roadmap to success, but they also help keep us motivated and focused on our long-term goals. But what makes a goal achievable? Achievable goals are those that are realistic and attainable. They should be [...]

By |2023-02-06T12:53:02-06:00January 31st, 2023|Goal Setting and Achievement, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Setting SMART Goals: 3 Factors for Setting Achievable Goals

Setting SMART Goals This Year

It’s a new year and with it often comes aspirations of a fresh start. If you’re looking to make some positive changes in your life this year, setting clear goals for yourself is an effective way to stay motivated and organized. It is easy to get stuck in the routines [...]

By |2023-01-20T08:43:49-06:00January 18th, 2023|Goal Setting and Achievement|Comments Off on Setting SMART Goals This Year

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, students need [...]

By |2023-01-10T07:39:58-06:00January 10th, 2023|SEL|Comments Off on Why Students Need SEL in Today’s World
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