Matt Joseph Diaz

I am so very afraid.

Welcome to Monday Motivation with Matt Joseph Diaz! Every Monday (obviously) I'll be serving up some motivation to get you through the week.

These days, I’m gentler with people than I’ve ever been. I’ve learned of the beauty and strength in each and every person regardless of where they come from or what they’ve been through — and with every interaction, I understand more why Mike saw the best in people.

It's Monday — Boo! But, it's also time for another installment of #MondaysWithMatt — Yeah! 

Wondering how you can be be ready for the beach? Wonder no more! Matt shares three steps to help you get your body positivity on!

What happens when a Millennial smashes his phone? Watch to find out. And also to laugh your ass off. 

I’m about to be in the midst of a depressive episode. At times like these, I’ve learned to take a step back from social media. While I do ultimately believe social media is a force for good, a means through which we can connect to, learn more about, and inform one another, there’s a real problem with how mental illness is portrayed there.

There is a danger in the rise of affirmations and other empowering online content. Some types of affirmations aim to inspire a sense of independence, but in reality only invalidate the struggles of the person who reads them.

You aren’t half of something waiting to be made whole — you’re a complete human being with your own important thoughts and ideas, looking for someone to add to your life. You're neither incomplete nor missing out on anything just because you’re single.

For a long time, passing privilege made me feel like I didn’t deserve to call myself latino.