Ask Lynn
You ask, I answer. Whether this is about career, lifestyle or situations you need help navigating - I am here to help you. Ask Lynn is a safe space. A place for you. A place to recenter. Just ask.
Your questions this month
“December is our busiest month, and my team expects me to take on extra shifts. I’m already burnt out, but saying no feels like I’m letting them down. How do I protect my energy?”
- Lauren, Retail
“I'm six months postpartum and due to return to work in the new year but I’ve changed my mind. How do I talk to my husband about this? I feel like it puts pressure on him to be the breadwinner when we were always equal. I feel like either I let down my baby, or I let him down.”
- Anna, Finance
“In my job someone always works Christmas, and traditionally it’s the most junior. They didn’t hire a new person this year due to budget cuts, which means I’m on for the third year running. My colleagues all have partners and children, so I feel bad asking for time off, but I want Christmas too. How do I say it kindly without damaging relationships?”
- Erin, Journalism
“I want to plan properly over Christmas and make positive changes for the new year. How do I do this without falling into gimmicky resolutions that fail by February?”
- Liz, Marketing
Key takeaways from Ask Lynn.
Protecting your energy isn’t letting your team down; it’s leading them by example before burnout takes you all out.
Your postpartum truth deserves an honest conversation. Partnership thrives when you stop carrying the guilt alone.
Three Christmases in a row isn’t duty, it's an imbalance, and you’re entitled to ask for a fair rotation.
Forget New Year hype. Sustainable change starts with clarity, simplicity and small steps that actually stick. It can also happen any time of year, it’s never too late, or too early.