Painted Porch Presents - Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill

Sometimes, highly driven people drive themselves right off course. Their genius energy gets misdirected, and they lose touch with what really matters. In this experiential workshop, psychologist and author Dr. Diana Hill will guide you in reclaiming your energy and directing it toward what truly aligns with your values.

Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), neuroscience, and contemplative traditions, Dr. Hill will introduce you to the three Wise Effort tasks—practices that help you choose sustainable, meaningful action with clarity, courage, and care. You will explore:

• What is your unique genius?
• How does it get off track?
• How can you use your values to guide wiser efforts?

Whether you need to do a mini tune-up or a complete life overhaul, this workshop will help you get started toward reorienting your vital energy in the right direction.

Q & A to follow.

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About Dr. Diana Hill:Dr. Diana Hill is a modern psychologist, international trainer, and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She helps individuals and organizations cultivate psychological flexibility and vitality through science-backed and compassion-driven strategies.

Diana is the author of , I Know I Should Exercise But..., The ACT Daily Journal, and The Self-Compassion Daily Journal. She hosts the Wise Effort podcast and has been featured in NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Mindful, Real Simple, and Psychology Today.

Known for her practical wisdom and ability to make complex psychological tools accessible, Diana empowers people to live with intention, clarity, and a grounded sense of purpose. You can watch a sample of her speaking here.

About Painted Porch: We believe that true wealth is not just about possessions. It’s about discovering and maximizing the parts of life that bring unencumbered joy.

Why We Do This: At The Porch, we believe that strong communities are key to long-term happiness for everyone. These events are all about fostering those connections and building something special together.

About Fourth Window: Fourth Window is a grassroots organization and gathering space in the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara. Our purpose is to bring people together in community, creativity, learning, and conversation. The concept of a "fourth window" into ourselves points to what is unknown - the idea that there are parts of us that are yet to be discovered when we slow down, pay attention, and show up together.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

230 Santa Barbara St, 230 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, United States