Secret Sangha: Annoyance
About this episode
Diana Hill discusses how personal capacity and the stories we tell influence our reactions to annoyances.
Do little annoyances keep piling up until you feel overwhelmed and reactive? In this episode, Diana Hill explores why annoyance isn’t just about what’s happening—it’s shaped by your capacity (stress, heat, hunger, sleep) and the story you tell about the incident. Diana shares how noticing her own story with an airline agent, Wade, helped her soften, connect, and respond differently—ultimately increasing her ability to be with what is. Listen and learn: How stressors like heat, hunger, and poor sleep reduce your capacity and increase irritation Why the “story” you tell can turn a small incident into a bigger threat. How separating from others fuels annoyance—and connection can shift it Suggested Next Episode: You can also enjoy Diana's related Bonus Meditation: Annoyance Related Resources Get enhanced show notes for this episode Become a Wise Effort Community member Sign up for my newsletter Order my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most , and receive special bonus gifts. Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course. Diana's Events See Diana at an upcoming event Connecting With Diana Subscribe for free on…
People in this episode
Host: Diana Hill
Topics covered
- annoyance
- stress
- psychological flexibility
- connection
- self-awareness
Keywords
- annoyance
- stress
- capacity
- psychological flexibility
- connection
- self-improvement
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