by Jessica Cabeen | Apr 30, 2025 | Permission to Rest, Principal in Balance
Each year around this time, I find myself standing at the same familiar crossroads. The calendar says “almost there.”My mind says “hold on tight.”And my body says… “are you sure we’re going to make it?” May has a way of sneaking up on school leaders.It’s...
by Jessica Cabeen | Apr 5, 2025 | Principal in Balance
Lately, I’ve been moving fast.Maybe you have too. Between deadlines, emails, and the never-ending list of “just one more thing,” I caught myself doing what so many of us in leadership do—pushing forward without pausing long enough to notice how far I’ve actually come....
by Jessica Cabeen | Mar 29, 2025 | Principal in Balance
March—it’s the month I can’t stand. As much as I love the promise of spring, there’s something about this time of year that feels heavier than most. For high school seniors, it’s the final stretch before graduation, filled with deadlines, decisions,...
by Jessica Cabeen | Mar 22, 2025 | Principal in Balance
In Principal in Balance, I explore the connection between burnout and comparison, mainly how emotional exhaustion often stems from absorbing the experiences of others—whether in real life or on social media. Too often, we internalize what we see without context,...
by Jessica Cabeen | Mar 1, 2025 | Principal in Balance
Ever feel like your mind is running in a hundred different directions? You’re juggling responsibilities, remembering deadlines, and trying to stay ahead—yet the mental clutter keeps piling up. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to hit reset with a 5-minute brain dump....
by Jessica Cabeen | Jan 25, 2025 | Principal in Balance
Set the tone for a transformative year with practical strategies to align your leadership, prioritize what matters, and create balance for both work and life. As we step into 2025, we’re given a fresh opportunity to reset and realign our ground rules—not just for our...
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