Diana Hill

Diana Hill I'm a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, and speaker helping people direct their energy toward what matters most.

Through my Wise Effort Method, I help people play big in their careers, health, and relationships.

03/27/2026

This week on the podcast, I talk about growth — and how sometimes growth comes from what cracks us open.
The things we don’t want to have happen. The things we resist. The things that undo our plans.

But when we radically accept what is happening, and allow ourselves to grow with it — when we get more comfortable in our own skin, work with what’s here, and use Wise Effort — we grow.

This is my new office.
We had to rebuild it after we tore down my precious redwood building last year. It’s been challenging, emotional, and not what I would have chosen.

But it has also been an unexpected opportunity for growth.

Sometimes what we lose, what changes, what breaks — becomes the very place we grow from.

03/23/2026

Presented ACT for Movement in DC this weekend after a redeye and delays made it a 36 hour trip for a one-day conference.

A recent meta-analysis showed exercise can be as effective as medication and therapy for depression. And honestly, what better way to stave off a delayed-flight mood spiral than to move?

Plus I needed to practice what I was speaking on! Psychological flexibility is key to moving your body.

Here’s how I do it in airports:

Walk the terminal loops.
-Radically accept the option you have
Squat while waiting to board.
-Be willing to look like a deviant.
Wall sits near the gate.
-Stay open to discomfort.
Stretch hips and back after sitting.
-Savor the good feeling!
1 Sunsalutation in the kids area
-Be cognitively flexible and break some rules!

What a treat to have Shawn Stevenson and his amazing wife, Anne, join our Sangha today here in Santa Barbara.Shawn is th...
03/17/2026

What a treat to have Shawn Stevenson and his amazing wife, Anne, join our Sangha today here in Santa Barbara.

Shawn is the host of The Model Health Show—one of the top health podcasts in the world—and such a grounded, generous human.

We’re hoping to do something together in the near future, so stay tuned. And be sure to listen to Secret Sangha episodes on The Wise Effort Show to hear what we talked about and meditated on together.

03/08/2026

I made it to 100!

I honestly didn’t think I could do this and gave myself eight weeks.(Did it in 3).

The first week I could do 30 total (20 + 10).

Today… I did 40, 30, 20, 10.

One of the things I’ve learned from psychological flexibility is that our mind is often a terrible predictor of what we can actually do.

Here are the flexibility processes that helped me:
1. Chosen Purpose
Make the goal about something bigger than “I want to do 100 push-ups.” For me it was about a client. He set a goal alongside me (a much harder one)
2. Acceptance
It’s uncomfortable. Learn how to be with the discomfort. Breathe with it. Bring it on! it.
3. Cognitive flexibility
Don’t argue with your mind. When it says “you can’t,” just notice it and keep going.
4. Self flexibility
You are more than your goals. Don’t take yourself so seriously.
5. Attentional flexibility
Focus on one rep at a time. Meditation training helps a lot here.
6. Behavioral flexibility
You might not have the perfect setup. That’s fine.
Kitchen floor. Between clients. Office. Airport. Wherever.

It’s a wise effort move.

Now I am on to a headstand. This one is going to take a while (says my mind!)




I’d love for you to join me at one (or more!) of my remaining 2026 events this year. Each one is a chance to learn, conn...
03/08/2026

I’d love for you to join me at one (or more!) of my remaining 2026 events this year. Each one is a chance to learn, connect, and deepen your practice of Wise Effort together.

March 19–22 | Washington, DC
2026 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium
Bringing the Body into ACTion Movement Strategies to Empower Your Clients workshop

April 4–11 | Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
Wise Effort Retreat
Develop your Wise Effort by being curious, opening up, and choosing wisely—all at the rejuvenating beachside setting

May 4–7 | New York City
ACT Bootcamp for Clinicians
Step into a 4-day, hands-on workshop designed for behavior analysts and those who use behavior analysis in their practice.

November 10–13 | Anaheim, CA
Innovations in Psychotherapy
ACT-informed Interventions for Treating Trauma: Simplify Healing through the Wise Effort Framework

Whether it’s a conference, training, or retreat, these gatherings are always some of my favorite places to meet this community. I hope to see you there. 💛

03/07/2026

I just finished my fifth retreat with the leadership team at Deckers Brands. I genuinely love their products—I run in my HOKA almost every day and wear UGGs all winter long. What I appreciate even more is their integrity and how deeply they care about the well-being of the people behind the products.

This retreat took place at the Hilton, Santa Barbara surrounded by nature on a beautiful day. Whether I’m leading a half-day session or a multi-day retreat, there are a few Wise Effort principles I always keep in mind.

Scroll through to learn the most common mistakes you might be making when it comes to moving your body—and how to use AC...
03/03/2026

Scroll through to learn the most common mistakes you might be making when it comes to moving your body—and how to use ACT to get over them.

People who move consistently don’t rely on willpower. They move because it matters to them.

Want to go deeper? Read I Know I Should Exercise But… and learn how to turn resistance into wise, values-driven action.

Get your copy today! https://drdianahill.com/i-know-i-should-exercise-but

03/02/2026

So, my husband has joined in on my push-up extravaganza 💪

And… it’s been good for us!

After 27 years of marriage, we’re always looking for small ways to stay connected — and repair. Doing something physical together is a fast way back.

Are you in a long term relationship that needs a tune up? Here’s some tips backed by psychology research:

1. Little things matter a lot
2. Add novelty
3. Repair well
4. Prove your story wrong
5. Prioritize love
6. Make their day a little better
5. Do some pushups together!

And an update on my push-ups:

Week 1: 30, 10 (40 total)
Week 2: 35, 15, 15, 10, 10, 10 (100 total)
This week: 40, 20, 15, 15, 10 (100 total)

I hit my first goal of 100 and my second goal of 40 reps 🎯

Turns out it helps to have a partner in crime ❤️

02/28/2026

Wise effort.

When I’m feeling particularly unwise, scrambled in my mind, or circling the same problem over and over again, I need a w...
02/28/2026

When I’m feeling particularly unwise, scrambled in my mind, or circling the same problem over and over again, I need a wiser version of me to show up.

These are some questions to ask to access your wisdom.


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