10% Happier with Dan Harris Overwhelmed? Over-Scheduled? Burnt Out? Here's the Antidote. | Diana Hill
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Nov 10, 2025 
Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), shares her insights on tackling overwhelm and burnout. She introduces the concept of 'Wise Effort,' focusing energy on core values. Diana explains how to diffuse unhelpful thoughts and identifies common energy depleters in life. With practical exercises, she guides listeners to discover their 'genius energy' and emphasizes radical acceptance as a tool for action. Through engaging conversation, she highlights the importance of gratitude and valuing impermanence.
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Retreat Wake‑Up Moment
- Dan described turning his phone back on after a retreat and realizing he didn't want most of his commitments.
- That wake-up spurred him to serially divest professional responsibilities.
Your Unique Genius Energy
- Genius energy is your unique mix of temperament, interests, skills, and character strengths.
- Channel that personal energy toward values to produce flow and meaningful impact.
Repurpose Overused Strengths
- Avoid overusing, underusing, or misdirecting your genius; instead redirect it toward recovery or valued aims.
- Turn obsessive persistence from a problem into a resource by repurposing it.
