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Even when I’m away from work, I find myself thinking about school. How do I stop carrying work into time with my family?

Even when I’m away from work, I find myself thinking about school. How do I stop carrying work into time with my family?

by Jessica Cabeen | Jul 2, 2026 | Slow Leadership

Dear Dr. Cabeen, Even when I’m away from work, I find myself thinking about school. How do I stop carrying work into time with my family? Dear Present but Not Present, Have you ever been sitting at dinner with your family while mentally writing tomorrow’s...
How do I actually unplug without feeling like I’m falling behind?

How do I actually unplug without feeling like I’m falling behind?

by Jessica Cabeen | Jun 27, 2026 | Principal in Balance

Dear Dr. Cabeen, I know I need rest, but I also feel guilty when I’m not working. How do I actually unplug without feeling like I’m falling behind? Dear Restless Leader, Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth. Many leaders don’t struggle to...
How do I create healthier technology habits without disconnecting completely?

How do I create healthier technology habits without disconnecting completely?

by Jessica Cabeen | Jun 20, 2026 | Slow Leadership

Dear Dr. Cabeen, Summer is finally here, but I still find myself constantly checking email, scrolling social media, and reaching for my phone. How do I create healthier technology habits without disconnecting completely? Dear Trying to Unplug, I’ll be honest....
Summer is the first chance I’ve had to catch my breath. How do I use this time wisely without jumping straight into planning for next year?

Summer is the first chance I’ve had to catch my breath. How do I use this time wisely without jumping straight into planning for next year?

by Jessica Cabeen | Jun 13, 2026 | Slow Leadership

Dear Jessica, Summer is the first chance I’ve had to catch my breath. How do I use this time wisely without jumping straight into planning for next year? Dear Catching My Breath, First, let me offer a different perspective. The purpose of summer is not to...
If Everything Is Urgent, Is Anything Strategic?

If Everything Is Urgent, Is Anything Strategic?

by Jessica Cabeen | May 9, 2026 | Principal in Balance, Slow Leadership

The email says urgent.The parent call feels urgent.The staffing issue is urgent.The deadline is urgent.The new initiative is urgent. And somewhere around 10:42 a.m., someone says: “Do you have just a quick minute?” (Which every school leader knows is never quick and...
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