Yasmene Mumby was a hard-charging educational policy expert until burnout damaged her health. Now she teaches people how to slow down — and still be successful.
The experience forced Mumby into the "slow life," choosing "well-being over working myself to the bone," she says. Unexpectedly, she became a higher achiever — simultaneously running her consulting firm The Ringgold and serving as director of communications forShe does that while still prioritizing family, yoga and the outdoors, and making more money than she used to, she adds.
It sounds improbable. Slowing down allowed Mumby to work more efficiently, she says: "My approach to living in a way that honors my well-being and creates an environment for my family, my newborn son, to thrive means that I'm dedicated to intentional thinking and consistent action." That includes promoting mental and physical health, not taking on time-sensitive projects, avoiding extra workloads and being vocal when her limits are being pushed.
It's easier said than done, Mumby adds: Some workplaces don't have this outlook. You can look for these three work-life balance red flags before taking a job offer, a group of leadership coaches told CNBC Make It last year:The company expects you to be available before or after working hours"In some places, in some conversations, people devalue that choice. And it's not seen as an elevation or evolution professionally. It's seen as a devolution," says Mumby.
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