The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos · Episode 1 · January 5, 2026 · 46 min

Stop Wasting Your Energy — Here’s What to Do Instead (with Dr. Diana Hill)

A lot of us spend our energy on things that aren’t worth it: projects, relationships, or goals that may feel important in the moment but ultimately leave us frustrated and drained. Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist and author of Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most , gives us a roadmap for applying our energy more effectively in the new year — so that our lives feel lighter, more purposeful, and energizing instead of exhausting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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