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# Allison Task

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## Posts
- [What Emotional Availability Actually Means](https://allisontask.com/what-emotional-availability-actually-means/): Struggling with emotional connection? Learn what emotional availability means and practical ways to build trust, intimacy, and healthier relationships.
- [The Unexpected Joy of Being a Woman Over 50](https://allisontask.com/the-unexpected-joy-of-being-a-woman-over-50/): I've been thinking about this newsletter for months. Maybe years.
- [Identity Shifts: Who You Become After Major Life Changes](https://allisontask.com/identity-shifts-who-you-become-after-major-life-changes/): Who do you become after a major life change? Explore identity shifts and how life transition coaching can help you find clarity and move forward.
- [Pre-summer check in / Allison updates](https://allisontask.com/pre-summer-check-in-allison-updates/): Come on in, the water's warm. And it's damn hot outside anyway.
- [Emotional Resilience in 2026: Skills Everyone Needs](https://allisontask.com/mental-strength-tips/): Fortunately, resilience isn’t a personality trait you either have or don’t have. It is a set of skills that we can all learn and strengthen over time. And by practicing simple mental strength tips, we can understand our emotions, protect our attention, and better respond to stress.
- [The 7 Kinds of Love: Why Your Partner Can’t Be Everything (And That’s Okay)](https://allisontask.com/7-kinds-of-love/): That’s where the 7 kinds of love come in. They show us that we don’t have to get all our emotional needs from just one person. Love shows up in friendships, family bonds, caring for others, and even in how we treat ourselves.
- [Rites of Passage: What’s your next one?](https://allisontask.com/rites-of-passage-whats-your-next-one/): My twin sons have their b’nai mitzvah this weekend. This is a rite of passage for Jewish teens, where they are invited to lead their congregation, read from the torah, and speak words of insight based on study and personal values / beliefs. We call this a D’var torah, it’s also known as a sermon.
- [My Birthday Present to YOU!](https://allisontask.com/my-birthday-present-to-you/): ​Today is my birthday and I'll give you a present if I want to!!
- [Nothing is Better than the First Few Days of Spring](https://allisontask.com/nothing-is-better-than-the-first-few-days-of-spring/): Over the last few months, the northeastern US has seen record snow with bomb cyclones, Snomageddon and lots and lots of shoveling.
- [What Is a Dopamine Menu and How to Create One That Works for You](https://allisontask.com/what-is-a-dopamine-menu-and-how-to-create-one-that-works-for-you/): That’s why a dopamine menu can be such a lifesaver.
- [A 2026 Plan and How to Not Suck It Up.](https://allisontask.com/a-2026-plan-and-how-to-not-suck-it-up/): Happy New Year, y'all. I hope you enjoyed a few moments of pause and insight, and are ready to get after it.
- [Building Emotional Resilience Through Radical Stability](https://allisontask.com/building-emotional-resilience-through-radical-stability/): Life moves fast. One moment feels manageable, and the next, something unexpected knocks you off balance. Maybe it’s work stress or a sudden change in plans. In those moments, what helps us stay steady isn’t just mental toughness; it’s emotional resilience.
- [When Coaching Gets Digital: Using AI to Improve Human Connection](https://allisontask.com/when-coaching-gets-digital-using-ai-to-improve-human-connection/): When used thoughtfully (and the keyword here is “thoughtfully”), AI can support coaching effectiveness and strengthen the depth of the bond between coach and client. AI takes care of routine tasks, creating room for coaches to focus on truly connecting with clients during their time together.
- [How to Set Goals When Your Attention Span Is Measured in Seconds](https://allisontask.com/how-to-set-goals-when-your-attention-span-is-measured-in-seconds/): With the right goal-setting strategies and a few practical focus boosters, you can learn to work with your brain instead of against it.
- [2 must-say phrases you’re gonna love.](https://allisontask.com/2-must-say-phrases-youre-gonna-love/): I like words. A lot. I like slang words and phrases (grrrrl?), even words that are not words at all but convey oh-so-much (mmm-hmmmm?).
- [Brené Is BACK! Why You Want More Adversity in Your Life](https://allisontask.com/brene-is-back-why-you-want-more-adversity-in-your-life/): Adversity is not something most people go looking for. Setbacks, disappointments, or uncomfortable challenges usually feel like detours we would rather avoid.
- [The Billy Joel Documentary: Why Being Just the Way You Are Matters](https://allisontask.com/billy-joel-documentary/): For many (including me!), Billy Joel’s music wasn’t just entertainment. It was the soundtrack of our lives; the songs we listened to while growing up, figuring out life, and confronting its contradictions. Albums like Cold Spring Harbor played on repeat, while songs such as “Captain Jack” and “Only the Good Die Young” started conversations about drugs, desire, faith, and rebellion.
- [A Simple Strategy for Your Next 100 Days](https://allisontask.com/a-simple-strategy-for-your-next-100-days/): Because I'm a nerd, and an introvert, I often bring my laptop to my kids' games. That means I prop up and work while on the sidelines for football, baseball, hockey, and gosh, now my daughter is trying the silk hammock so add that to the list.Nothing says "come chat!" like a woman in a fold up chair with a coffee and a laptop at 8AM on a Saturday morning.
- [Man plans, god laughs. Except for this plan.](https://allisontask.com/man-plans-god-laughs-except-for-this-plan/): Hi reader.
- [Fascinate Test Explained: How It Works, Why It’s Trending, and What You Should Know](https://allisontask.com/fascinate-test-explained/): The Fascinate Test flips that idea on its head. Instead of asking who you are on the inside, it looks at how you naturally captivate the people around you. In a world where first impressions and clear communication really matter, that twist has made it stand out, especially for professionals and teams who want to learn how to fascinate others in business and branding.
- [The Power of Forgiveness: Freeing Yourself for Growth](https://allisontask.com/the-power-of-forgiveness/): But what if the real power of forgiveness is not in letting go of someone else’s wrongdoing but in setting yourself free?
- [How Do You Handle Your Empty?](https://allisontask.com/how-do-you-handle-your-empty/): Last weekend I found myself with a lot of unplanned time. Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Wide open, no plans, no kids, no responsibilities.
- [How do you handle the "So, what are you doing this summer" question?](https://allisontask.com/how-do-you-handle-the-so-what-are-you-doing-this-summer-question/): Hello reader,
- [How Healthy Boundaries Lead to Stronger Relationships and Greater Personal Fulfillment](https://allisontask.com/how-healthy-boundaries-lead-to-stronger-relationships-and-greater-personal-fulfillment/): Setting healthy boundaries creates the space needed for deeper, more meaningful connections. They show self-respect, protect emotional well-being, and open the door to personal fulfillment.
- [How to rest. How to love. How to be.](https://allisontask.com/how-to-rest-how-to-love-how-to-be/): If my Oura ring is right, my daytime fatigue isn't from a lack of sleep or exercise. It's from a lack of daytime rest.
- [Understanding Emotionally Immature Parents](https://allisontask.com/understanding-emotionally-immature-parents/): In her groundbreaking book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson introduced many readers to the concept of emotionally immature parents and the deep impact they can have. The good news is that healing is absolutely possible. With the right tools and understanding, it is possible to break old patterns, build emotional strength, and create a life filled with healthier connections.
- [From FOMO to JOMO: How to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out](https://allisontask.com/from-fomo-to-jomo/): Shifting from FOMO to JOMO doesn’t mean cutting ourselves off from the world. Instead, it means being intentional. Living this way helps us focus on what really matters and let go of the rest. It’s freeing, peaceful, and, honestly, a lot more fun than constantly worrying about what everyone else is doing.
- [The Energy Audit: Where Are You Spending Your Time and Emotional Energy?](https://allisontask.com/emotional-energy/): Ever catch yourself wondering where all your energy went? You start the day feeling refreshed, but by the end of the day, you’re wiped out—physically, mentally, and emotionally. A lot of that exhaustion comes from how we pour our emotional energy into managing relationships, work stress, and all the things we expect of ourselves.
- [How to Deal With Decision Fatigue and Make Choices With Confidence](https://allisontask.com/how-to-deal-with-decision-fatigue/): Have you ever felt mentally drained, stuck on even the smallest decisions, like what to eat for dinner or which TV show to watch? That’s decision fatigue in action. When our brains are overloaded with choices throughout the day, they start to wear down, making even simple decisions feel overwhelming.
- [Why Busyness Is the New Loneliness](https://allisontask.com/why-busyness-is-the-new-loneliness/): These days, many of us wear our jam-packed schedules like trophies; we boast about how much we have on our plates. Yet, this relentless pursuit of busyness often comes at a hidden cost: emotional isolation. It’s a strange paradox: the more we celebrate our hectic lives—feeling accomplished as we tick off tasks and meet deadlines—the more isolated we tend to feel.
- [The Noble Lie](https://allisontask.com/the-noble-lie/): O​ver the last two months, we've been through it.
- [Why I Love Susan Cain](https://allisontask.com/why-i-love-susan-cain/): “There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” This quote from Susan Cain’s book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking sums up her mission: to champion the strengths of introverts in a world that often favors the loudest voices.
- [Why I Love Luvvie Ajayi](https://allisontask.com/why-i-love-luvvie-ajayi/): “In a world that wants women to whisper, I choose to yell.” This quote from Luvvie Ajayi hits home for me. It captures why I admire her so much.
- [Coaching Inspiration from a Lake Placid Legend](https://allisontask.com/coaching-inspiration-from-a-lake-placid-legend/): My 10, 11, and 11 year olds play sports on club teams, and that means we often shlep to sport. There are tournaments everywhere and as a result, I spent last weekend at Lake Placid. (I’ll get into the kid-sports industrial complex another time, but for now I’m going with it.)
- [Year End Summary: Tools for Yours and Mine](https://allisontask.com/year-end-summary-tools-for-yours-and-mine/): As the year comes to an end, I like to evaluate. And I like a new toy that helps me go wider, deeper, more thoroughly into where I’ve been so that I can catapult forward.
- [How Do You Rise?](https://allisontask.com/how-do-you-rise/): I've been thinking a lot lately about moving through challenges. It's an occupational hazard - you don't book a session when things are easy, you come when things are hard. People come when the flow ain't flowing, and we work to get it back.
- [Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Influence of Your Chiron Wound](https://allisontask.com/chiron-wound/): Chiron is a celestial body that symbolizes our deepest wounds, but more importantly, it represents the unique gifts that can come from our challenges. A good grasp of our Chiron wounds allows us to see how they shape our experiences. And more importantly, it lets us know our focus toward profound personal transformation.
- [Finding Your Bliss: How to Align Your Life With Your True Passions](https://allisontask.com/finding-your-bliss/): Ever wondered what it would be like to live a life that resonates with your deepest passions? That’s what bliss feels like! It goes beyond fleeting moments of happiness; it’s a deep sense of fulfillment and joy that comes from living authentically. Finding your bliss means discovering what truly makes you feel alive and crafting your life around those passions.
- [Nurturing Your Roots: Balancing the First Chakra for Stability and Strength](https://allisontask.com/rootedness/): Feeling grounded is essential for a balanced and secure life. The root chakra is at the heart of this stability; it’s crucial for how stable we feel. When this chakra is in balance, we experience a sense of rootedness that helps us handle whatever life throws at us.
- [Do You Work on Your Birthday?](https://allisontask.com/do-you-work-on-your-birthday/): Do you work on your birthday? And if not, what work would you want to do on your birthday?
- [Word Of The Day…You’re Going To Love This](https://allisontask.com/word-of-the-dayyoure-going-to-love-this/): I used to have a word of the day calendar when I was a kid; I loved reading the words each morning. I bought one for my kids, they broke it and had no interest. 
- [You’ve Got to Fight the Good Fight](https://allisontask.com/youve-got-to-fight-the-good-fight/): I got into a semantic debate with a client recently around the word “fight”. He argued he needed to fight for his goals and I suggested a gentler approach, that the right choices would be revealed.
- [Understanding and Implementing Trauma Informed Coaching](https://allisontask.com/trauma-informed-coaching/): Coaching is a powerful tool for personal development, and regardless of the form it takes ― life coaching, executive coaching, or health coaching ― the common goal is always to help people become a better, more aware and engaged version of themselves. However, one particularly impactful approach is trauma informed coaching.
- [The 24 Hour Rule](https://allisontask.com/the-24-hour-rule/): Ahhh...the glorious, magical, life changing 24-hour rule.
- [Finding Clarity Through Spiritual Coaching](https://allisontask.com/spiritual-coaching/): Spiritual coaching involves providing a safe space to explore our inner selves and the factors that shape our lives, including our values, beliefs, and desires. Through this process, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and develop a stronger connection to our spirituality.
- [Step Mom Help: How To Support A Stepmom](https://allisontask.com/support-a-stepmom/): On my wedding day, I became a stepmother. That word, with all its ugly connotations, was a coat I put on top of my wedding dress. After the honeymoon, I looked at this coat (not at all my style), and I thought: what have I done?
- [The Power of Connection: Building Strong Relationships with Yourself and Others](https://allisontask.com/building-strong-relationships-with-yourself-and-others/): Humans are social creatures, and human connection is a key part of the human experience. The power of connection, whether that be a social connection with others or your own connection with yourself, is vital. The connections we make are what help us grow and cultivate genuine connections, which are essential for building lasting relationships.
- [I’ve Lost Myself: Where Can I Be Found?](https://allisontask.com/ive-lost-myself/): “I’ve lost myself”, “I don’t know who I am anymore”, “I don’t know who I am without __”, and “I feel like I’m losing myself” are phases we have all said at some point in our lives. Chances are, we’ve all had moments where we stared up at the sky wondering “what it all means”- and if you’re like a good chunk of people, you’ve been conditioned to take other people’s wishes for your life and put them before your own. Whether it’s pressure to be a top performer, provider, significant other, or model employee, it seems that we always have someone or something we feel we should be measuring up to. Oftentimes, we spend so much time on this hamster wheel of dedicating our life to other people and being who we thought we were supposed to be, that it sometimes isn’t until later in life when we are able to firmly define who we are.
- [Blame vs Accountability: How To Take Responsibility](https://allisontask.com/https-allisontask.com-h1-blame-vs-accountability/): Blame vs Accountability culture hold a lot more influence than we may think! Whether in our personal relationships or our professional ones, there are plenty of circumstances where these two feelings can pop up.
- [Transform Your Life With Somatic Coaching: Embrace the Power of Mind-Body Integration](https://allisontask.com/somatic-coaching/): Somatic coaching helps you tap into the power of the mind-body connection for personal growth and development. Rooted in the works of psychologists like Peter Levine, this coaching approach recognizes that our life experiences, traumas, and emotions aren’t just stored in our minds — they’re a part of our physical bodies.
- [What Would You Study if You Went Back To School?](https://allisontask.com/what-would-you-study-if-you-went-back-to-school/): I have two clients who returned to grad school this season. Neither of them started working with me thinking this would happen, but now they're as happy as pigs in mud.  And they didn't just enter any programs, these are save-the-world folks who will be helping us to combat climate change and the national loneliness epidemics. And one is even being paid to study!
- [Embracing the Fierce Feminine: Lessons From Goddess Kali](https://allisontask.com/lessons-from-goddess-kali/): Imagine a battlefield where a powerful figure stands tall, fierce, and wild. She wears a necklace of skulls and a skirt made of severed arms. This is Goddess Kali, a force of raw power and wild grace. Few deities in mythology embody such raw energy and mystery.
- [Bring Vacation Home: 5 Key Questions](https://allisontask.com/bring-vacation-home-5-key-questions/): Summer is vacation time. And by vacation I mean vacate, spend time apart or away from. To break from your ordinary.
- [Happy Summer & Updates](https://allisontask.com/happy-summer-updates/): As you may know, I like to take a geographic break during he summer and leave town with my children. I like the mental break from where we live, and the idea of a "summer spot". As I came of age, I always thought Europeans were smart about relocating for August, and wanted to do it.
- [Embracing Wholeness: Integrating the Self and Shadow Self](https://allisontask.com/integrating-the-self-and-shadow-self/): “I must also have a dark side if I am to be whole” – Carl Jung. This quote gets to the heart of self-discovery and becoming whole. Central to this process is the concept of the shadow self, a term popularized by Jung.
- [Transform Unhealthy Communication in Relationships](https://allisontask.com/unhealthy-communication-in-relationships/): Unfortunately, many engage in toxic communication patterns without even realizing it. Unhealthy communication in relationships can take many forms, such as making assumptions about what the other person is thinking, attacking your partner’s character, or giving them the silent treatment as a form of punishment.
- [Balanced Life Tips: Mind, Body & Spirit](https://allisontask.com/healthy-lifestyle-habits-for-balanced-life/): Living a balanced life boils down to consistently practicing healthy lifestyle habits. These habits are the simple yet wise daily choices we make to promote our physical, mental, and social well-being. They range from eating well and staying physically active to finding time for relaxation.
- [ChatGPT is coming for us. (Here’s why I’m not afraid.)](https://allisontask.com/chatgpt-is-coming-for-us-heres-why-im-not-afraid/): Hello reader,
- [Embracing Change: Thriving in Times of Transition](https://allisontask.com/embracing-change/): But embracing change goes beyond adaptation; it is a chance for personal growth. However, it can be difficult to recognize growth opportunities when we’re neck-deep in life’s inevitable transitions.
- [You, Moms and Celebrating.](https://allisontask.com/you-moms-and-celebrating/): Welcome back to the newsletter. It's been two months since I last wrote, and I apologize for the delay.
- [Embracing Inclusivity: A Path to Unity and Well Being](https://allisontask.com/embracing-inclusivity-a-path-to-unity-and-well-being/): Inclusivity means diverse people coming together to create a harmonious and vibrant community, inclusive of their full backgrounds.
- [A Journey Into the Art of Subjective Well Being](https://allisontask.com/art-of-subjective-well-being/): This is where subjective well-being (SWB), a term coined by psychologists to cover both life satisfaction and happiness, comes into play.
- [Are you a woman? Do you love a woman? Read on. #WHM](https://allisontask.com/are-you-a-woman-do-you-love-a-woman-read-on-whm/): I've been thinking about women for a while now.
- [Need some positive feedback? Read on.](https://allisontask.com/need-some-positive-feedback-read-on/): Three of my four kids are in elementary school. I enjoyed that phase of life a lot, and as a curious (ok, nerdy) student who liked to do her work, it was a time in my life where I received a lot of praise.
- [Unveiling Emotional Deprivation: Navigating the Impact on Mental Well-Being](https://allisontask.com/unveiling-emotional-deprivation-navigating-the-impact-on-mental-well-being/): If it feels like you’re not truly seen, understood, or supported by those you care about, or your connections with people lack depth, you might be grappling with emotional deprivation.
- [“Odyssey” is a new phase of human development: did you take yours?](https://allisontask.com/odyssey-new-phase-of-human-development/): Well here we are. In the exact middle of winter. Bleh. Or yay, if you take advantage of this moment to snuggle in, rest, and repair, as Katherine May prescribes in her book Wintering.
- [Understanding Moral Injury: Causes, Implications, and Coping Strategies](https://allisontask.com/moral-injury-causes-implications-coping-strategies/): Whether they're a veteran on the front lines or a civilian living through a traumatic event, people are faced with moral conflicts daily. As a result, they may find themselves dealing with moral injury.
- [What is Winter Good For?](https://allisontask.com/what-is-winter-good-for/): Cold and snow and ice can be a real pain in the tucchus. For parents with young kids, school is closed in more places around the US than EVER before.
- [What to Do on a Sunday: Your Ultimate Guide to Conquer Sunday Scaries](https://allisontask.com/guide-to-conquer-sunday-scaries/): If you’ve ever had that pit in your stomach, usually kicking in around Sunday evenings or thereabouts, you’ve definitely experienced the Sunday Scaries firsthand.
- [Conquering Parenting Challenges: Strategies for a Happier Family](https://allisontask.com/parenting-challenges-strategies/): New age parenting can be a rollercoaster, but rest assured that support is available every step of the way. Let’s talk about why tackling these parenting challenges head-on is so important.
- [HNY! Would you like to connect more in ’24??](https://allisontask.com/hny-would-you-like-to-connect-more-in-24/): I hope you enjoyed winter break. It took me a decade, but I finally figured out how to downshift with my family during the holidays. When my kids were 3, 3 and 2, people would say "I hope you were able to rest," and I would rage (inside, quietly). But now I've figured it out and I use the winter break to kick my feet up, read and do very little.
- [Understanding the Dark Triad Personality](https://allisontask.com/understanding-the-dark-triad-personality/): In instances like this, there’s a chance you’ve encountered a person with Dark Triad traits. People with the Dark Triad Personality exhibit core traits such as a lack of empathy, compassion, and a moral compass, and are willing to engage in dangerous behavior without regard for others. But what exactly is a Dark Triad trait? And what does it mean for someone to live with dark traits?
- [How About a Break From the Sales to Reclaim Yourself?](https://allisontask.com/how-about-a-break-from-the-sales-to-reclaim-yourself/): Dear Reader,
- [Exploring Healthspan: Maximizing Well-Being and Quality of Life](https://allisontask.com/exploring-healthspan/): When people have conversations about healthy aging and extending the longevity of their lives, lifespan is often their main focus. However, there is another term people should be more aware of when thinking of their overall life and life expectancy: healthspan.
- [Ottawa Young Adults’ Guide to Change & Personal Growth](https://allisontask.com/embracing-change-and-personal-growth-a-guide-for-young-adults-in-ottawa/): As a young adult or international student in Ottawa, you may find yourself in a period of significant personal development and change. Adapting to a new city, culture, or academic environment can be challenging, but it also presents a unique opportunity for growth. Working with a life coach can provide you with the strategic support and accountability needed to navigate this exciting phase of your life.
- [Understanding Imposter Syndrome: What It Is and How to Overcome It at Work and in Life](https://allisontask.com/understanding-imposter-syndrome/): If you often find yourself encountering that feeling of doubt rooted in the belief that people think you are “better” than you actually are, you're most likely dealing with a classic case of imposter syndrome.
- [Witches, Warlords and War.](https://allisontask.com/witches-warlords-and-war/):  I want to thank those of you who've reached out over the last week and held me in your thoughts. My Jewishness is a part of my coaching toolbox, with references in my book, in the metaphors I use, and in some of the social traditions I draw from.
- [Witches, Wisdom and Fear: Unveiling the Mystical Threads of History](https://allisontask.com/history-of-witchcraft-wicca-symbols/): Witchcraft gets a bad rap, and that’s hardly surprising, considering it is a world shrouded in mystery and myth. The stereotype suggests witches cast harmful spells and commune with demons.
- [Understanding Generational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle and Healing](https://allisontask.com/understanding-generational-trauma/): Even if you haven't directly experienced a traumatic event, there is a chance you could still be impacted by it, something we call generational trauma. If that’s the case, it’s important to take the steps to recognize how it impacts you, so you can start to heal.
- [Phoenix Rising. How do you find strength?](https://allisontask.com/phoenix-rising-how-do-you-find-strength/): Hello reader,
- [What Is a Liminal Space – Understanding the Essence](https://allisontask.com/what-is-a-liminal-space/): Often elusive, these moments are a blend of transition and transformation ― bridging the gap between what was and will be. Psychologists actually have a term for this in-between moment: they call it a liminal space.
- [The Roar of the Crowd is Everything](https://allisontask.com/the-roar-of-the-crowd-is-everything/): After a few years for of steep climbs, I had planned for July 2023 to be about rest and restoration, finding ways to move my 51-year old body in a way that felt good. I moved my family to a cabin in Pennsylvania for the month, and planned to bike, walk, and maybe even run again. After the surgery and rehab that was needed over the last few years and months, I finally had the time and ability to move my body again.
- [Embracing the Unpredictable: A Practical Guide to Successfully Managing Change](https://allisontask.com/guide-to-successfully-managing-change/): Managing change is tough! In fact, there is research that shows us our bodies can perceive change as a threat, triggering the response of anxiety and panic we feel. With our bodies going into fight or flight when changes come our way, it’s no wonder some people have trouble embracing it!
- [Are You Dreaming Big Enough?](https://allisontask.com/are-you-dreaming-big-enough/): When I was young, I had big, audacious dreams, and I advocated for them. There's a key conversation from my culinary school interview that illustrates this:
- [Recognizing the Signs of Mental Exhaustion: How to Take Care of Yourself Before It’s Too Late](https://allisontask.com/signs-of-mental-exhaustion/): Mental exhaustion, sometimes also referred to as mental fatigue, is a state where a person experiences prolonged periods of mental tiredness, stress, and even cognitive overload.
- [The 6 Best Life Coaching Books for 2023](https://allisontask.com/best-life-coaching-books/): These life coaching books provide inspiration, guidance, and practical tools to help with personal growth. Here are some of the best life coaching books you should read in 2023.
- [The 7 Best Self-Care Books for 2023](https://allisontask.com/best-self-care-books/): If you're considering practicing self-care but aren’t sure where to start, many of the best self-care books out there can help. First, let’s break down what self-care can do for you.
- [Want That Motivation Click?](https://allisontask.com/want-that-motivation-click/): Of course you do. This is one of the main reasons folks come to see me for coaching sessions. My clients seek clarity when they're fuzzy, motivation when they're stuck, and accountability to make sure it gets done.
- [The 6 Best Books About Neuroscience in 2023](https://allisontask.com/best-books-about-neuroscience/): This specialized science focuses on brain structure and functions influencing thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Learning more about the brain and how it works can be helpful if you want to empower yourself as you address fear, anxiety, or mental health issues.  Learn more about the best books about neuroscience below.
- [Take Me To Work](https://allisontask.com/take-me-to-work/): First, a word of thanks.
- [Best Mindfulness Books of 2023](https://allisontask.com/best-mindfulness-books/): This can be a challenge in a 21st-century world, with all the pulls at one’s attention. However, practicing mindfulness today is possible. I’ve collected some of the best mindfulness books to help you build your practices.
- [How To Move Your Body (And Enjoy It)](https://allisontask.com/how-to-move-your-body-and-enjoy-it/): Spring is here and I find myself like one of those buds on a tree just waiting to explode. I’ve got three years of pent up energy inside me, and baby – I’m about to let ‘er rip! In fact, I just busted up my hand in a kickboxing class (you shoulda seen the bag). It feels so good to be strong, and getting a bit stronger every day.
- [How to Find Your Grit, Now.](https://allisontask.com/find-your-grit/): Grit is a concept popularized by Angela Duckworth ten years ago  with her book and 6-minute Ted Talk (watch it). It appears to be making the rounds on Linked In again.
- [What is Ubuntu Philosophy & What Can We Learn From it?](https://allisontask.com/ubuntu-philosophy/): If you ask someone from South Africa to define the South African Ubuntu philosophy, they’d have plenty to say! But ask the average North American, and you’ll probably find a whole lot of head-scratching.
- [Why I love jury duty (and you can too)](https://allisontask.com/https-allisontask.com-i-love-jury-duty/): 425 people on 17 screens. That’s what jury duty is like now.
- [What To Do When You’re Laid Off: Tips For Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z](https://allisontask.com/what-to-do-when-youre-laid-off-tips-for-generation-x-millennials-and-gen-z/): Job loss is no easy thing, especially when a person has been laid off by an employer. This type of job loss is almost always unexpected, leaving newly let-go employees reeling.
- [Are you “Free to Be…”?](https://allisontask.com/are-you-free-to-be/): When I see the words "Free to Be..." I hear the banjo bum ba da bum bum, that drum, and there's a land that I see where the children are free...
- [Happiness vs Contentment – Understanding Your Goals](https://allisontask.com/happiness-vs-contentment/): Many of us spend our lives in pursuit of happiness. But is that goal achievable? And if so, can we appreciate that happiness comes and goes, like the enjoyment of dessert. Do you truly understand the meaning of happiness? What about contentment? Where does it fit in and what’s the difference between happiness vs contentment?
- [Gifts For You For 2023](https://allisontask.com/gifts-for-you-for-2023/): In the spirit of winter, I went offline and inside for the last week of the year. So many of us feel the pressure to spend the turn of the year with ACTIVITY and TRAVEL and GATHERING WITH OTHERS, and this year I tried a different approach.
- [Mentoring vs Coaching – Differences and Benefits](https://allisontask.com/mentoring-vs-coaching/): If you are seeking support for career development, you may be wondering which is the best option: mentoring vs coaching. Let’s explore the difference between a coach and a mentor so you can decide which is best for you.

## Pages
- [Divorce Coaching](https://allisontask.com/divorce-coaching/): Divorce can feel like an emotional earthquake - even when you know it's the right decision. The identity you built, the routines you depended on, the future you imagined: all of it shifts at once.
- [Life Coach New York](https://allisontask.com/life-coach-new-york/): In this city, ambition never sleeps. You're surrounded by opportunity, competition, and pressure - but when life feels like a treadmill, it's easy to lose track of what you actually want.
- [Change coach](https://allisontask.com/change-coach/): Change is hard. Change is exciting. Change is scary. And sometimes, 
change feels impossible.
- [Intro Session Signup](https://allisontask.com/about/intro/): Your time is valuable, so let's make the best use of it. This introductory session is designed to help you reframe your situation with a fresh perspective and create options to move forward.
- [Spiritual Coaching](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/spiritual-coaching/): Together, we will delve into the profound realm of spiritual coaching-a transformative journey that will help you move toward inner peace, purpose, and fulfillment. In today's fast-paced world, many seek deeper connections and a clearer sense of direction, a break from the chaos of modern living. Spiritual coaching offers a holistic approach, blending spiritual principles with practical guidance to support you on your path to self-discovery and growth.
- [Corporate Workshops](https://allisontask.com/coprorate-workshops/): Adulting CoachingMidlife CoachingWomen’s Empowerment CoachValues CoachCareer Counseling
- [Adulting Coaching](https://allisontask.com/adulting-coaching/): If you've landed on this page, of the gazillions of pages on the Internet, chances are that you, or more likely your child, is having some challenges launching into adulthood, with all the privileges and responsibilities that come with it.
- [Midlife Coaching](https://allisontask.com/midlife-coaching/): During our individual coaching sessions, we will chart our path from one week to the next and one month to the next I don't set out a week to week plan before we talk because - you're organic! You change. This is a customized midlife coaching program, and you're driving it.
- [Workshop](https://allisontask.com/workshop/): This workshop will support you to move deeper into awareness around your values, what makes you happy, content and joyful. I will share tools that will help you raise your happiness and contentment, relational depth, and service to the greater good.
- [Women’s Empowerment Coach](https://allisontask.com/womens-empowerment-coach/): Gain insights with Allison Task - the best Women's Empowerment Coach!
- [Practicing Happiness](https://allisontask.com/practicing-happiness/): Practicing Happiness was the main idea of Chapter 3. The chapter is called "C'mon Get Happy" (a nod to those who remember the Partridge Family TV show theme song. Have a listen. It makes me happy, how about you?
- [Whole Life Model](https://allisontask.com/whole-life-model/): What is the Whole Life Model?
- [Unsubscribe Success](https://allisontask.com/unsubscribe-success/): Accidentally unsubscribed? Link to subscription management page is only available to mailing lists subscribers.
- [Values Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/values-coach/): Have you ever been involved in something that didn't feel good to you but couldn't pinpoint why? When you work with a values coach, I help you identify and find the resonance.
- [Morning Motivation: Inspirational Quotes](https://allisontask.com/books/morning-motivation-inspirational-quotes/): You have great things to contribute to the world-but it can be hard to remember that first thing in the morning. Whether you're someone who needs a gentle nudge or a swift kick in the pajama pants to get up and get at it, this empowering book of quotes and positive affirmations will get your energy flowing and fill your mornings with motivation.
- [Year of Self-Care Journal](https://allisontask.com/books/year-self-care-journal/): Attend to your self-care with insights and actions.  
- [Books](https://allisontask.com/books/): Make motivation part of your morning routine 
- [Career and Life Coach in Montclair New Jersey, Allison Task](https://allisontask.com/life-coach-montclair-new-jersey/): My name is Allison Task, and I'm a career and life coach based in Montclair, NJ. I've been in practice for 15 years, and have been working out of my Montclair, NJ location for the last 5 years. Clients from Astoria to Asbury Park make the drive to see me in person; there's something special about connecting together in a space. That said, 40% of my clients are globally distributed, and we meet virtually via Zoom.
- [Career Counseling](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/career-counseling/): Career counseling has evolved significantly over the years. Originally, it was akin to your high school guidance counselor trying to help you pick a college. "What are your hopes and dreams?" conversations boiled down very quickly into "where can you get in" conversations. This reductive approach was focused on placing you in a place you could get into as efficiently as possible.
- [Online Life Coach](https://allisontask.com/online-life-coach/): If you are looking to find an online life coach service, you've come to the right place. I conduct my coaching service via Zoom, phone, and in person.
- [Homepage](https://allisontask.com/): When you work with a coach, expect great change. You will clarify your goal, experience new insights, and take action. If you could have done it yourself, you would have by now.
- [Personal Revolution Podcast](https://allisontask.com/podcast/): Also available on Apple iTunes.
- [The Coaching Process](https://allisontask.com/process/): Now think about what would be different if you made it happen. My coaching process is a clear path that will take you from where you are to where you want to be.
- [Newsletter Signup](https://allisontask.com/newsletter/): Thanks for signing up! Whether you're a long time client, coach-curious, or a coach yourself, I thank you for signing up for the newsletter.
- [Stepmom Coach](https://allisontask.com/stepmom-coach/): It’s not an auspicious start. As a stepmom coach, I can help you.
- [Coaching Programs](https://allisontask.com/programs/): Every client starts with an introductory session. In this session, you will identify a coaching goal, clarify the next steps to take, and feel the motivation to move forward. In the intro session we'll determine which program fits you best:
- [What is life coaching?](https://allisontask.com/what-is-coaching/): A life coach provides strategic support and accountability as you clarify, pursue, and achieve your goals.
- [Personal Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/personal-coach/): As a personal coach, I help you conceive of an even better version of yourself, then I help you get there. 
- [Allison’s Blog](https://allisontask.com/blog/): Aug 2, 2019 | By Allison Task So the other day my four-year-old cornered me in the locker room at our town pool. “Mom, can you help me walk over to those girls and ask them if I can be their friend?” Ugh. Not this. Those girls were older, tall and thin, blonde, possibly wearing lip gloss, doing some sort of song …
- [Press](https://allisontask.com/press/): The Impactful Parent Podcast, December 2023
- [Wellness Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/wellness-coach/): Are you tired? Annoyed about your weight? I can help you make active choices about eating, exercise and sleep that will have you feeling well.
- [Transition Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/transition-coach/): As a transition coach, I help you create a vision of the future that you want, then support you as you pursue it.
- [Assessment](https://allisontask.com/assessment/): Here you can download and print your copy of The Whole Life Model.
- [Personal (R)evolution](https://allisontask.com/books/personal-revolution/): In Personal (R)evolution, best-selling author and life coach Allison Task helps you take control of your life so that you move from where you are to where you want to be. It's like having a personal coach in your pocket!
- [Find My Thrive](https://allisontask.com/find-my-thrive/): FIND MY THRIVE is a 30 minute radio show and podcast where Coach Allison Task interviews people who’ve made significant life transitions to end up in the right place. Have a listen and get inspired.
- [Resources](https://allisontask.com/resources/): When I work with a coaching client in transition, we often find areas where they need additional support, whether that's a money manager or simply cleaning the house. Here are a list of resources that my clients and I have have good experiences with. If you have additional questions about these resources, please feel free to contact me.
- [Coaching Resources](https://allisontask.com/coaching-resources/): Adulting CoachingMidlife CoachingWomen’s Empowerment CoachValues CoachCareer Counseling
- [What Is a Life Coach?](https://allisontask.com/what-is-a-life-coach/): As a life coach, my goal is to help you efficiently get to a place you want to go, and ideally, help you go farther than you originally envisioned. A coach is a partner who is completely focused on you, your goals and dreams, and helps you make them a reality.
- [Office](https://allisontask.com/about/office/): On March 1, 2020 my coaching practice relocated to Hillside Square, Montclair's most prestigious green office building.
- [Career Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/career-coach/): As a career coach, I help you conceive, plan and build the career and life you want to have.
- [Relationship Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/relationship-coach/): If you're looking to improve the connection with your partner, family or friends, I can help you determine what you need to thrive.
- [Testimonials](https://allisontask.com/about/testimonials/): "I sought Allison's help after my life shifted from "very comfortable stay at home mom" to "why the hell did I sign a pre-nup" single 40-something mom of a special needs child -who hasn't worked in 8 years! Needless to say, helping me get my life on track would have been a daunting task for anyone. Not only did Allison lift me out of a black hole, she guided me through reframing my thinking in a way to face my mountain of challenges as something that could be conquered.
- [About Allison](https://allisontask.com/about/): Hi. I'm Allison.
- [Life Coach](https://allisontask.com/life-coach/): As an online life coach, I can help you virtually through Zoom or phone calls.
- [Contact](https://allisontask.com/contact/): My office is located at Hillside Square, 8 Hillside Avenue, Montclair NJ, 07042. I am suite #207, just up the stairs and down the hall.

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