Going Fast But Getting Nowhere?
“Wise Effort is a transformative guide to living with heart and integrity.”
Tara Brach
Author of Radical Acceptance
Wise Effort is how we get back on track.
Highly Driven People Often Drive Themselves Right Off Course
The Wise Effort Method Will Teach You How to Get Back to Your Wisest Self in 5 Core Areas of Your Life
Connect with the people you love on a deep level
You’ll learn how to
Do work that makes the best use of all your talents
Cherish your body with movement that nourishes you
Contribute to your communities in a powerful way
Tap into your creativity to make things that matter
"What are the efforts we need to make – skillfully, effectively, wisely – to actually engage in wise effort? Diana Hill’s genius has been to look freshly and deeply into this fundamental question."
Rick Hanson, PhD
(from the foreward)
Companion Journal (printable PDF)
Private Wise Effort Podcast:
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14 audio sessions "Wise Effort: Exercise That Works For You" ($59 value)
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"Diana shows how you can connect your body, heart, and mind to a wise, caring, effective rhythm of life."
Jack Kornfield
Author of A Path With Heart
"Wise Effort helps you use your energy more intentionally."
Nedra Glover Tawwab, New York Times Bestselling Author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Leading Experts Recommend the Wise Effort Method
"Diana's book is the perfect blend of neuroscience and daily practices that will help you leverage your strengths and set you on a path toward wise effort."
Judson Brewer, MD, Author of the New York Times bestseller, Unwinding Anxiety
"Diana’s work highlights how thriving depends not on striving harder, but on regulating our physiological state to move from protection toward engagement."
Stephen Porges, PhD, Author of the Polyvagal Theory
"Her words land in that rare place where you don’t just understand them—you feel them."
Sonya Looney, World Champion Mountain Biker and Mental Performance Coach
“This is not just a book, it’s a map for living with purpose without burning out."
Marcela Matos, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
"Diana offers down-to-earth wisdom and a wonderful tool kit for anyone searching for the path you were meant to be on."
Robert J. Waldinger, MD, Director of Harvard Study of Adult Development
“A gentle guide to living with purpose, presence, and inner freedom.”
Christiana Figueres, coauthor of The Future We Choose
Open up to the difficult thoughts and feelings that limit you
You'll learn how to apply the Wise Effort method to the place where you feel most stuck right now.
Guide your genius energy wisely in multiple areas of your life
Get curious about what's keeping you stuck
Focus your energy where it matters most
What’s in the Book?
Integrating science-backed practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with contemplative and body-based wisdom.
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.
Who is Diana Hill?
"I find Diana's generosity of spirit and content motivating, moving and incredibly helpful."
Suzi Z.
Diana was an original founder of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. She is currently host of the Wise Effort Show.
She has appeared on some of the biggest podcasts in the mental health world, including NPR's Morning Edition, Being Well, The Model Health Show, The Resetter Podcast, The Art of Charm, and The Gabby Reece Show.
Want Diana on your podcast? Get in touch!
She has presented at ACBS, PESI, ACT Boot Camp, UGG, and Deckers Brands.
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Printable Wise Effort Journal
A companion journal for writing and drawing assignments from the book. It will become your personal Wise Effort Journal supporting you as you do the work to reclaim and direct your energy in a meaningful way.
Wise Effort: Exercise That Works for You
Wise Effort: The Private Podcast
In 14 audio sessions, I'll teach you how to use the Wise Effort method while you are moving to discover your movement genius and overcome psychological barriers to getting more exercise.
Access the a growing library of listener submitted questions answered by Dr. Diana Hill through a unique Wise Effort private podcast feed.
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Wise Effort: The Business of Therapy Private Podcast
Join a cadre of like-minded therapist who want to have more impact in their therapy practice. Led by Dr. Diana Hill during an 8-week series. Learn More
Access the a growing library of Business of Therapy member questions answered by Dr. Diana Hill about how to play bigger in your therapy business.
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"Diana presented the content in a powerful yet not overwhelming atmosphere."
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