Newsletters on Life

Consumer Culture that matters, served with hints of millennial sarcasm. Touristy is a weekly newsletter that combines the latest trends, customer tastes, and developments shaping society. It helps cut through the noise and provides insights that matter the most in this consumer-driven world. Every week the publication covers the latest happenings in tech, food, retail, and culture while giving their personal thoughts on the matter. A single issue is usually packed with topics - expect to read about things like why retailers are cutting prices on clothes, the heated battle between Meta and TikTok, and how a global pandemic influences customer spending habits, all in one sitting.  Subscribe to Touristy for jam-packed posts on consumer culture that matter.

Illustrated musings on anything and everything. You Can Do This is an illustrated newsletter about “foods and feelings” by author and illustrator Alex Testere. Alex gives a new spin to a traditional newsletter by publishing handwritten posts and drawings of his life. Alex shares his thoughts, hopes, and what he’s up to all in a very fun and engaging way.  Join Alex in his journey as he makes sense of little life experiences and find illustrations and writings on why pickled shallots make the best garnish, learning to love the process of growing a garden and how a slice of cake can keep us all going. Subscribe to You Can Do This for feel-good reads and get inspired to make the most of your life.

A weekly newsletter about how people and technology intersect. Digital Native is a weekly newsletter where the author Rex Woodbury deeply explores how culture is shaped by the technology we use. His detailed essays aim to inform readers on how we may be amid major societal changes, and the influence technology has on our culture. Every Wednesday morning, Rex sends out run-down discussing topics, like the seven deadly sins of consumer technology, Lil Nas X as Gen Z’s defining icon, and the messy internet culture that’s killing mainstream media. With Rex’s thought-provoking perspectives you can rest assured - you’re in for a high-value, productive read. Subscribe to Digital Native for fascinating analysis on tech and culture. 

Architecturally interesting homes for sale  Love a house with personality? I Know a Spot is a weekly newsletter where Ariel Norling curates the most interesting and attractive houses on the market. She hopes to make house hunting exciting by sharing the creme-de-la-creme from Zillow and Rightmove straight to your inbox. Every week you can expect around 4 listings that follow a theme, including Modern Houses with a touch of Minimalism, Houses that Embrace Nature, and Houses by the Seaside that are worth living, along with some inspiration that may interest architects and designers alike.  Subscribe to I Know a Spot and discover architectural masterpieces and active house listings, and get inspired to find your next dream home.

Psychology to Make You Smarter. Psych newsletter explains psychological phenomena and shows how you can use psychology to your advantage. Being a certified social psychologist Vaibhav aims to help readers better understand these concepts to improve their personal and professional life. He believes that by reframing your perspectives, getting your thoughts in order, and taking actionable steps you can move toward a happier, healthier life. Each issue has a format: the author explains the psychological concepts, explains why it’s important and describes when and where it occurs. You can expect posts on different theories, such as Cognitive Reappraisal, Tragic Optimism, the Rashomon Effect, and many more, which you'll be able to use to your best advantage. Subscribe to Psych to understand your thought process better, and learn how to reconstruct the limiting patterns that are holding you back.

Build a meaningful life for yourself in an age of bewilderment. Writer Oliver Burkeman offers a novel perspective on life. With a combination of philosophy and psychology, he aims to help people discover a different outlook on life's everyday struggles while keeping it exciting. The goal is to live meaningfully, make the most of your time, and invest your energy in more result-oriented opportunities. You can explore topics related to time management, embracing mediocrity, managing everyday stress, and debunking common self-help misconceptions. Delivering additional value, Oliver also points out his favorite books, quotes, and people he follows to level up and strengthen your reading game. Subscribe to The Imperfectionist for insights and discussions on productivity and taking every step in life with a purpose. 

Create a Life Worth Living Life Reimagined aims to help you achieve balance in all aspects of your life. Calvin Rosser hopes to drive people to take action by changing their behavior and reframing their perspective on happy, healthy living. His writings are relatable and practical, helping people cherish the little things and taking one step at a time to a better life. He tackles a range of topics he comes across and shares his thoughts, including what he’s researching and reading. Explore various topics like The Problem of Student Debt, Innovative Technology, and How to Get Out of a Rut When You’re Emotionally Drained. Every post is enriched with inspiring insights, thought-provoking ideas, and helpful resources to develop meaning in your personal and professional life. Subscribe to Life Reimagined for twice-monthly emails on thoughtfully chosen articles, book notes, ideas, and resources to help you maintain relationships, improve your financial situation, and better your mental health.

Get the valuable insights great books are known for. Discover excellent book summaries like never before. Highlights is a monthly newsletter where author Julian Shapiro shares key insights from three famous books. Being unsatisfied with boring, unclear book summaries, Julian wanted to provide passionate readers like himself with book insights that really matter and help you decide if the book is worth reading. In each issue, he uncovers 3 famous books, including The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb, Gary Chapman’s Love Languages, and The Design Of Everyday Things by Don Norman. Additionally, he includes his own 2 insights at the beginning of every newsletter and shows off some photos on his phone that might gauge your interest.  Subscribe for insights into famous books and stay for Julian’s well-thought personal commentary to discover a new book you'll love reading. 

Reflections on life without alcohol Exploring Sobriety is a blend of a journal and carefully crafted essays. The author Benya Clark shares his struggles with alcohol addiction and experiences overcoming it. He covers a wide variety of topics within recovery, ranging from helpful tips to personal anecdotes. Although the focus of this newsletter is alcoholism, Benya expects that other types of addicts will also relate to what he shares. Join Benya in his journey by reading about how to survive and thrive without alcohol, the sacrifices you need to make to overcome addiction, and the dark reality of how alcohol slowly poisons you. Whether you want to quit, help a loved one out, or are trying to prevent a relapse, this is the right newsletter for you.

Absurd, honest comedy through vulnerable essays  Laugh out loud with Alex’s personal essays packed with life lessons, emotion, and comedy. Every week, Alex writes about some of his personal experiences and what he extracted from them. He wishes to guide people, make them laugh, and offer them some advice on life through his love of writing. He’ll walk you through his crazy journey, including the torments of parenting, how he almost went to jail, and what it’s like knowing your country is being attacked. Subscribe to Both Are True to catch up on Alex’s hilarious experiences, learn what he’s learning, and get his two cents on this weird thing called life.