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.

The Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Benefits Mental Health

Gratitude is often associated with the holiday season, but its impact reaches far beyond a single month or celebration. Gratitude can have a positive effect on mental health, and regularly practicing gratitude can even lead to a happier, healthier life. In this blog post, we’ll explore why gratitude is so [...]

By |2024-11-11T08:12:49-06:00November 11th, 2024|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on The Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Benefits Mental Health

5 Ways to Practice Gratitude This Month

November is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and practice gratitude. While many of us think of gratitude as something to save for the holidays, it’s actually a powerful practice with benefits that extend well beyond a single season. Regular gratitude practice can boost happiness, reduce stress, and [...]

By |2024-11-07T14:06:27-06:00November 7th, 2024|Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 5 Ways to Practice Gratitude This Month

Celebrating National Career Development Month

Did you know that November is National Career Development Month? This month is dedicated to recognizing the importance of career development, and the impact it can have on both individuals and society as a whole. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, career [...]

By |2024-11-01T08:18:12-05:00November 1st, 2024|Life Skills, Professional Development, Soft Skills|Comments Off on Celebrating National Career Development Month

Developing Essential Skills for Career Growth

In this fast-paced world, it's essential to keep evolving and developing your skills to stay ahead of the curve. This is especially true in your career, where developing your skills can be the key to unlocking new opportunities for growth and success. In this blog post, we will explore some [...]

By |2024-11-01T08:20:19-05:00November 1st, 2024|Life Skills, Workplace Readiness|Comments Off on Developing Essential Skills for Career Growth

6 Effective Ways to Manage Stress on National Stress Awareness Day

National Stress Awareness Day is celebrated each year on November 2nd. This day is a reminder to take a step back, reflect on how stress affects us, and explore strategies to manage it more effectively. Stress is a part of life, but learning how to handle it can lead to [...]

By |2024-10-28T09:43:55-05:00October 28th, 2024|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 6 Effective Ways to Manage Stress on National Stress Awareness Day

The Connection Between Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are two mental health issues that are often intertwined. While anxiety is characterized by excessive worry and fear, depression is marked by sadness and feelings of hopelessness. However, these two mental health conditions share many similarities, and one can often lead to the other. In this blog [...]

By |2024-10-14T13:29:06-05:00October 14th, 2024|Anxiety Management, Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on The Connection Between Anxiety and Depression

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Schools, organizations, and communities across the country come together to raise awareness and promote bullying prevention efforts. Bullying is a problem that affects not only children but also adults. It can happen anywhere, whether in school, work, online, or in the community. According to [...]

By |2024-10-14T13:35:26-05:00October 7th, 2024|Bullying Prevention|Comments Off on National Bullying Prevention Month

5 Reasons Why SEL Matters in the Classroom

There is more to learning than just academics. Social emotional learning (SEL) is an important approach that can impact students’ overall growth and achievement in and out of the classroom. SEL encompasses a variety of skills that students need to succeed in school, work, and life, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, [...]

By |2024-09-30T08:26:06-05:00September 20th, 2024|SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on 5 Reasons Why SEL Matters in the Classroom

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 |2024-09-19T13:53:10-05:00September 10th, 2024|Life Skills, SEL, Soft Skills|Comments Off on SEL Tips for Back to School

How to Combat Procrastination: Tips for Staying on Track

We’ve all been there: you have a big assignment or project due, but instead of getting started, you find yourself scrolling through social media, watching videos, or doing anything other than the task at hand. Procrastination is something we all experience at times, but it can seriously get in [...]

By |2024-09-03T11:53:21-05:00September 3rd, 2024|Life Skills, Soft Skills|Comments Off on How to Combat Procrastination: Tips for Staying on Track
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