5 Ways to Start Getting What You Really Yearn for in Life

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Nov 11, 2024

Discover how to break free from overcommitment and embrace what you truly yearn for in life. Explore the myth of normalcy and the importance of recognizing your emotions. Learn five actionable strategies to connect with your strengths and direct your efforts towards meaningful outcomes. Embrace your true self and find fulfillment by cultivating community and pursuing genuine experiences. This enlightening discussion is a roadmap for high achievers seeking balance and purpose.

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INSIGHT

Overcommitment and Genius

High-achievers often overcommit, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction.
Shift from overdoing to prioritizing what truly matters by identifying your 'genius energy'.

INSIGHT

Six Core Human Yearnings

Humans have six core yearnings: connection, meaning-making, emotional depth, orientation, purpose, and competence.
Misdirected yearnings can lead to overcommitment and dissatisfaction.

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In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill explores how to stop overcommitting and start getting what you yearn for in life. Discussing concepts like the myth of normalcy, holding too tightly to stories, and avoiding feelings, she offers five actionable solutions grounded in ACT, contemplative practice, and her extensive experience with high achievers.

Listen and Learn how to get what you yearn for in life:

Understanding human yearnings
Practicing 5 Ways to get what you yearn for
Discovering your genius energy

Listen as Diana emphasizes the importance of directing one's efforts wisely to avoid burnout and achieve meaningful outcomes.

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