Newsletters on Life

A newsletter with succinct ideas and additional resources relating to living a full life. “Memento Vivere” is Latin for “remember to live”. Nathaniel Drew fuels his work with the neverending curiosity to explore. The newsletter consists of original writing, where Nathaniel questions the world around him, sharing frequently philosophical thoughts on life design, personal development, and in general - life as we know it. Looking into the archive, you will find posts on ‘I refuse to become cynical’, ‘Are you afraid of change?’ and ‘Your environment shapes you’. In addition to this food for thought, you are guaranteed to get music recommendations as well as bonus material in form of links to the author’s recent Youtube videos.  Memento Vivere is personal, but also very relatable. Subscribe and join Nathaniel in his inspiring journey trying to find meaning. 

YouTopian Journey provides weekly motivation and wisdom to help you become mentally stronger and realize your potential. Starting in early 2021, YouTopian Journey is the first-of-its-kind, self-help, graphic novel that provides advice to its thousands of followers on everything from motivation to creativity. With insightful pieces delving into the cost of being creative, as well as forcing yourself to recognize your own talents, YouTopian Journey is a true essential for those looking to get through life’s daily battles. YouTopian Journey's diverse subscriber base reflects its broad range of topics, with followers from backgrounds like investing, creating, entrepreneurship, and even hacking! Don’t miss out on this newsletter and enjoy unique artwork from a custom-drawn comic book while reading.

The Think Clearly newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life, created with love and admiration. Written by Mathias Jakobsen, Think Clearly is a newsletter designed to have you reflect on your thinking and working patterns, as well as being a place for Mathias to just share his thoughts and feelings. Whether you need to manage a seemingly never-ending to-do list, make a life-changing career decision, or just want to hear why Mathias loves Paris Hilton, Think Clearly is the newsletter for you. Written and doodled by Mathias Jakobsen, the man who founded his first digital company at just 15 years old, as well as having experience in journalism, photography, and consultancy. After taking a long break of over a year, and switching platforms, Mathias is back to give you the skills to stop and think clearly in the fast-paced hustle and bustle of the modern world.

The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) is a one-woman labor of love, exploring what it means to live a decent, inspired, substantive life of purpose and gladness. Maria Popova scours the internet every week to share with her audience anything that has left an impact on her! Maria’s newsletters are eclectic, covering all manner of sources from philosophical texts to fairy tales, each of them being shared with the same passion regardless of what they may be. Maria never struggles to find the beauty and deeper meaning behind whatever she might be reading, often providing philosophical and insightful perspectives on things as (seemingly) binary as scientific literature! For keen yet gentle insight into all aspects of literature, the arts, and life, be sure to subscribe to The Marginalian, and hear what Maria has to share every week.

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.

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.

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.

Monday Musings from a curious individual Monday Medley started as a curated newsletter filled with articles, videos, research pieces, valuable insights, and discussions. With time it has grown into a solid publication, where Nat Eliason brings his original perspectives on everyday topics. The author is very prolific having been writing for at least three publications and building in web3 simultaneously, so every newsletter issue starts with a quick update and links to his other writings and activities. So whether it’s on business and politics or relationships and psychology - you’ll always be in for a treat.  Subscribe for thought-provoking articles that would make your Monday a bit more bearable and get you in a good mood.

Discover the world's hidden wonders with this comprehensive guide Atlas Obscura is a daily digest of fascinating stories, awe-inspiring discoveries, and hidden places. This newsletter aims to inspire curiosity and wonder among the audience by bringing you extraordinary trips and experiences from around the world. Every day you’ll be greeted with an issue packed with information on forgotten traditions, diverse cultures, never-before-seen locations, and breathtaking sites. Also, keep a lookout for ethereal conversations on classical music, secret stories behind historical infrastructure, and strange creatures. Subscribe to Atlas Obscura and start exploring the depths of the earth.

Musing about living life online. Monomythical is Nadia Eghbal’s personal place. It is considered to be “halfway between a blog and a journal”. The author shares her interest in open source, thoughts on the online-offline world, and the creators of the internet. Monomythical draws parallels between tech companies and Disneyland rides and debates the meaning of Twitter friends and the crash of our social markets. Subscribe for the monthly conversation and a bonus of personal notes and reading recommendations.