We often hear that we need to learn to tolerate uncertainty and be comfortable with our feelings. However, it’s not always easy to do so. Dr. Diana Hill shares psychology research, personal experiences, and practical strategies that can help you confront and work with difficult emotions.

In this episode, Dr. Hill covers the following topics:

• Two things that can worsen difficult feelings
• Distress tolerance skills
• The negative consequences of venting your anger
• An ACT-based practice that can help you get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Listen to Dr. Diana Hill’s thoughts and tips to help you with difficult feelings.

About Diana Hill

Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana teaches internationally at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup and Insight Timer Meditation. She is on the board for the Institute for Better Health, and blogs for Psychology Today and Mindful.org. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two boys and bee guardian. Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more.

Related Resources

Acceptance changes your physiological stress response. Research study published in the journal Psychoneuroendochronology

March 2024 journal Clinical Psychology Review

Exposing Worry’s Deceit

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