by Jessica Cabeen | Dec 16, 2023 | Permission to Rest, Principal in Balance
Preparing to Pause: A Framework for Planning a Break From Work How are you? No, really. As we wrap up 2023 at school, it’s not just about tying up projects and closing out events. There’s a flurry of activities at home too. The end of December brings a...
by Jessica Cabeen | Dec 10, 2023 | Principal in Balance
Hey-how are you? No really. Between wrapping up my fourth doctoral course, attending multiple scholar events this week, and gearing up for a holiday orchestra concert with a friend, it’s a busy yet festive time of year. Why does this matter? Balancing the...
by Jessica Cabeen | Dec 1, 2023 | Principal in Balance
How are you? No really. For me, the timeframe from Thanksgiving to Christmas is marked with reminders of unexpected loss, joy, anticipation, excitement, and struggles. Twelve years ago, during these weeks, we found our son and brought him home. As I shared in...
by Jessica Cabeen | May 21, 2023 | Permission to Rest, Principal in Balance, Unconventional Leadership
May. Yes, it is really May. The snow is melting (finally), our school calendars are on a countdown, and the end of the year is near. So how do you stay encouraged at the end of something that you might be sad to say goodbye to? And what can you say to others who...
by Jessica Cabeen | Dec 20, 2022 | Principal in Balance
When traditions you normally do, need to be done. Stress: \ ˈstres. to subject to physical or psychological stress. Holidays. These events can evoke many emotions and provide new stress levels in our work and life. From additional events in the evening to...
by Jessica Cabeen | Oct 8, 2022 | Principal in Balance
Got a minute? The three words that used to make me cringe. Seriously when someone asks that of you-have you ever timed it to see if the question/problem/statement really does take 60 actual seconds? As a school leader you can feel the pressure of being on all...
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