by Jessica Cabeen | May 5, 2024 | Principal in Balance
The word “fine” can be more damaging than we realize. It’s not just a casual response; it can hide guilt and shame for not feeling happy all the time. As we navigate the challenges of the school year, it’s crucial to recognize when we’re...
by Jessica Cabeen | Apr 16, 2024 | Principal in Balance
….the moment you want to retreat is the exact moment you have to reach in. Jessica Cabeen I wrote this in an Edutopia blog back in..wait for it 2018. The topic was Self Care for School Administrators. As I am finishing up my second year in a new position, working on...
by Jessica Cabeen | Apr 3, 2024 | Principal in Balance
What are you working on right now? Goal setting can feel daunting if you lack the right formula or mindset to achieve it. Productivity means nothing without purpose. #PrincipalinBalance As discussed in the book Principal in Balance many of us approach goal...
by Jessica Cabeen | Mar 27, 2024 | Permission to Rest, Principal in Balance
Are you dreaming of a three-week beach vacation or a leisurely long weekend? As school leaders, we excel at being constantly available for everyone. But what happens when we crave a few days to sign off? Do you ever feel like you ‘can’t’? I certainly...
by Jessica Cabeen | Jan 16, 2024 | Principal in Balance, Unconventional Leadership
As I am heading home from a full weekend of learning at Get Your Teach On, I also had an assignment due for my doctoral class…today. Applying Bassett’s Emergent Wisdom model, here is what my Get Your Teach On experience was like. Discerning: Unplugging for...
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