Newsletters on Life

Help-self Bookbear express is full of personal stories and self-expression or as the author puts herself - “this is a place where my brain can hang out with yours!“. Whether Ava is describing the beauty of effort, discussing the importance of judging oneself by your own standards, or giving advice on how to avoid half-heartedness - her writing will hit you every time. It’s simple, yet deep, honest, and blunt - and it will definitely make you think.  So, if you love reading and you’re into psychology and relationships - subscribe and enjoy a session of help-self. 

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.

Good news, mind-blowing science, and the best bits of the internet have made their way to you! Future Crunch is a newsletter that focuses on good news about the progress of our world and its people. The FC newsletter provides a mental break from all the negativity in hopes of making people think more optimistically about the future. Every two weeks, tens of thousands of subscribers receive favorable news about the world, such as the decline in COVID-19 deaths, the decrease in wars and bloodshed, and how people tackle world issues such as poverty and diseases. Subscribe to Future Crunch for a positive future outlook with stories about progress for people and the planet.

Non-lame, weekly emails on the latest strategies and tactics for increasing your lifespan, healthspan, and well-being. Dr. Peter Attia is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. The research-driven newsletter focuses on how to live longer, be healthier, and optimize your performance. Peter Attia’s career in medicine, as a scientist, experience as an ultra-endurance athlete lends him a unique perspective. He explores strategies and tactics to increase lifespan, healthspan, and well-being, and optimize cognitive, physical, and emotional health. The newsletter takes a form of a ‘summary’. You’ll find an intro to a recent article, an overview of a podcast episode as well as links to related content. The topics range from the feeling of guilt, and the ketogenic diet to hyperbolic discounting and the limitations of scientific work.  Whether you’re just curious or wish to take charge of your well-being - subscribe and get actionable insights on how to lead a healthier life. 

My Sweet Dumb Brain is a labour of love. My Sweet Dumb Brian is there when you need it, just like a good friend. It is full of compassion when you are struggling and it is there to clear any social stigmas you might catch yourself in. Katie writes the essay thoughtfully, sharing her personal problems, making them more 'normal' and letting us understand that we all face struggles but we are not alone in dealing with them. In these essays, she shares useful tips, ideas, and recommendations on how to keep yourself sane. It’s not a self-proclaimed mental health newsletter but more of a safe space for sharing experiences and ways of overcoming them. That’s why there is a great sense of community as the comment section is never empty - it’s full of appreciation. Subscribe to My Sweet Dumb brain to let your brain have a rest and let your emotions run free.  

Blackbird Spyplane is yr no. 1 source for “unbeatable recon” into style & culture Blackbird Spyplane is a cultural digest on all things COOL, it’s goofy, a bit ironic, and quite nerdy, but most of all - it’s undescribably cool. The essays are slang-full, nostalgia-heavy (think 2000’s internet vibes) pieces on culture, clothing, and the aesthetic that combines it all. They express their point-of-view through a well-fitting lingo of their own: “compulsive jawn-coppers” is how they describe themselves. It’s a brilliantly chaotic newsletter filled with celeb Q&A’s, giveaway, cool collabs, and their exclusive paid membership-only SpyMall. Subscribe to BBSP to get the freshest takes on our cultural zeitgeist and unapologetically edgy visuals.

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. 

Cabinet of Chic Curiosities for Avid Traveling Lovers Travel in the past and back with Messy Nessy. Join Vanessa on her traveling adventures and get her most eye-catching delights delivered to your inbox every week. The purpose of her fun-filled journeys is to share them with her followers and take them along with her through historical sites, bustling markets, and breathtaking gardens. Tune in to her newsletter to discover her engaging travel stories like the lost romance of the Transylvania Spa Town, a summer in Paris’ treehouse bars, and a trip to Sweden to discover where the real hobbits take the summer off. Subscribe to Messy Nessy for 13 of her most obscure yet interesting discoveries to start your Monday and a few conversation starters every Friday and stay for the always inspirational website

Build a more fulfilling career by integrating work with your life. The Jungle Gym is a newsletter full of ideas on how to manage your career and work smarter. Nick deWilde aims to share insights about the changing nature of work to help you make better choices about your life and career. The author publishes three different types of emails: The Essay - a long-form article on the relevant topic, The Keyring - exchange with a domain expert about tools, methods, and frameworks they use to make progress in their careers and The Roundup - riffs and recommendations of good content Nick has been reading lately.  Subscribe for topics ranging from Twitter addiction and working for the internet to in’s and out’s of platform branding. 

Bringing you inside the workspaces of inspiring creatives.  Workspaces is a twice-weekly newsletter that lets you peek into the surroundings of other creatives. Work, whether it’s a job, a side project, or a creative outlet is a big part of our lives, so looking at the workspaces you’re getting a glimpse of people’s personalities. The newsletter features beautiful pictures of the workspace and its surroundings as well as a complimentary list of hardware and software in use. Think of video editing tools, noise-canceling headphones, and sometimes even books you will want to check out.  Subscribe to get new ideas for upgrading your own workspace, find a new tool to use, and discover creators working on interesting things.