Are you feeling stuck in a problem—believing every scary thought, trying to “fix” your feelings, or spiraling into overthinking instead of moving forward?
In this Secret Sangha episode (a new series from Diana’s live community that she hosts weekly in Santa Barbara), Diana shows you how to build psychological flexibility so you can stay open, aware, and engaged—even when things are hard—and take small actions toward what matters most.
This episode draws from both psychological science and contemplative practices to provide practical tools for developing flexibility in various aspects of life. You’ll learn about cognitive, emotional, attentional, perspective, purpose, and behavioral flexibility, and how these skills can be applied to everyday struggles.
Listen in, try the flexibility practice/meditation this week with one current struggle in mind, and share this episode with someone who could use a more spacious, kinder way to handle what they’re facing.
Listen and learn:
- The 6 core skills of psychological flexibility and how they show up in real-life stress
- How to relate to thoughts with more freedom: “thank you, mind”—without automatically following it
- A clear way to work with emotions when you’re stuck in fixing or flooding
- How small, values-based actions (even minuscule ones) expand the “world you’re free to inhabit”
Related Resources:
- Come to Costa Rica with Diana on the Wise Effort Retreat
- Subscribe to Diana’s Substack
- Order and Claim Bonuses from Diana’s new book Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most
- Learn from Diana at an upcoming event
About Diana Hill:
Dr. Diana Hill, a modern psychologist, international trainer, and expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), is redefining what it means to live with vitality. As a leader in psychological flexibility, she empowers individuals to reclaim and focus their energy in meaningful, sustainable ways. Drawing from the most current psychological research and contemplative practices, Diana bridges science with real-life application to help people cultivate resilience and well-being.She is the host of the Wise Effort podcast and author of several books, including Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, I Know I Should Exercise But…, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, and ACT Daily Journal. Her insights have been featured on NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Mindful, Woman’s World, Real Simple, The Wise Brain Bulletin, and Psychology Today, among others.Known for her ability to translate complex psychological concepts into practical, actionable steps, Diana makes personal growth accessible and inspiring.
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