Matt Joseph Diaz

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.

"There is always someone who loves you. There is always someone who cares."

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

Matt breaks down the major differences between unschooling and a traditional classroom setting.

Success is an uphill climb, but it’s rarely a directly uphill climb. There are cliffsides and plateaus, there are points where you have to adapt and change in order to make things work. These are not steps backwards, nor are they indicative of your failure—they’re simply a byproduct of life. More often than not, this ability to work with the circumstances in order to get by will take you farther than certain “skills” ever could.

When I share that I’m in a bad place, I’m told to curl up in bed with a nice book, eat my favorite ice cream or to take a relaxing bath. While these are all wonderful and helpful ideas, I think it’s important to discuss aspects of self-care that aren’t all about resting and treating yourself.

I promise you, people living with depression are acutely aware that things probably aren’t as bad as they could be.

Feeling unsafe and feeling uncomfortable aren't the same. Pushing yourself into uncomfortable places can help you grow.

Dear anti-feminist men, 

I’m writing to you because I want to have a discussion.

This week: Find what fuels you, and don't beat yourself up if what's fueling you right now is "surviving."