I read a lot of self help books.  I admit it, I'm a bit of a self-help junkie.  It helps me to keep up on trends in the pop-psychology world, and better understand what some folks talk about with me in session.  It also helps me to sort out what works and what doesn't, and find recommendations for my psychology patients.  

Matthew Dicks has written a very good, no, an  excellent self-help book, "Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life."  Matt has distilled a lot of social and cognitive psychology hacks into some wonderful stories (he's a stand up comedian, writer, and storyteller, as well as a minister, so he ought to be good at it!).  

Matthew and I sit down in this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast to talk about, you guessed it, his book.  Along the way I point out his research as quite good and digestible for your unconscious minds, and just a really inspirational, enjoyable format.  I hope you enjoy our chat, and I hope you pick up the book for your summer reading list.  Or fallow winter, or spring, or whenever you are reading this paragraph.  

Matthew's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Someday-Today-Simple-Actionable-Creative/dp/1608687503

Matthew's Website:
https://matthewdicks.com

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Someday is Today: Being More Productive & Creative with Matthew Dicks

Recorded at 40 oz. Sound (Ann Arbor, MI)

Shawn Jimmerson - vocal/guitar
Schurgin - bass
Geoff Streadwick - lead guitar
John Burke - drums

Produced by John Burke

U.S. Sheep - The Chong Bong Song

Solo acoustic guitar from yours truly.  Written in 1990, played 'round the world for almost three decades; finally recorded in 2019.

Deer Dancing (2019)

Do you struggle with self-esteem? Hunting for ways to boost your confidence? Here's 8 ways to create positive change in your life and feel better about yourself.

In this podcast, learn:

-8 self-esteem hacks based on suggestions from Dr. Brian Luke Seaward, author of Managing Stress: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Stress-Principles-Strategies-Well-Being/dp/1284126269

- Learn about cognitive restructuring and the Beck Institute.
https://beckinstitute.org/

- Use cognitive restructuring in your own life. Here's a handout from Therapist Aid: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/cognitive-restructuring

10 Steps To Increasing Self-Esteem
https://guycounseling.com/confident-man-10-steps-to-higher-self-esteem/

E9: 8 Ways To Increase Self-Esteem And Boost Your Confidence

Psychology from around the globe and the Windy City.  A podcast about clinical issues, social issues, personal, transpersonal, and more.

Someday is Today: Being More Productive & Creative with Matthew Dicks

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