About this episode

This episode explores the importance of managing energy over time, featuring insights from psychologist Dr. Diana Hill.

What if the problem isn’t time management, but how you manage your energy?In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with psychologist Diana Hill to explore why energy management often matters more than time management—and how psychological flexibility can help you focus your effort on what truly matters.Drawing from her new book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, Diana shares a transformative idea: Burnout often stems from directing your energy in ways misaligned with your values.We explore why high achievers often feel drained despite being productive, how “genius energy” can become either a strength or a liability, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers practical tools for shifting from urgency-driven striving to values-based action.We also dive into Diana’s powerful metaphors—from birds flying into windows to living from the back of the heart—and how small shifts in awareness can open entirely new ways of living.If you’ve ever felt exhausted while doing all the “right” things… this conversation will help you rethink effort itself.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing…

People in this episode

Host: John R. Miles

Guest: Dr. Diana Hill

Topics covered

• energy management
• psychological flexibility
• burnout
• values-based action
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• personal growth

Keywords

• energy management
• burnout
• psychological flexibility
• values
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• personal growth
• genius energy

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Passion Struck Network

Books & works: Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most

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