Newsletters on Well-being

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.

theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. No matter your interest, theSkimm has something for you. Their extensive list of topics covers everything from climate emergency to finance and mental health advice. Their newsletter, Daily Skimm, is bringing all these topics directly to you! With helpful tips such as how to stay positive on social media in the face of doom and gloom, as well as how to stay healthy at a time as crucial as this, there’s no better time to subscribe to Daily Skimm! If you want to stay even more in the loop, be sure to download theSkimm App, available now on the Apple App Store!  

A newsletter about staying sane in the climate and wider ecological crisis. Gen Dread shares perspectives on the climate crisis through an emotional lens. Dr. Britt Wray believes that ‘the age of eco-anxiety is upon us’ and is here to discuss new ideas and solutions that would help cope with reality and protect our emotional well-being. The newsletter hosts original essays, interviews, and guest posts from ‘similarly spirited writers’. Subscribe to read about eco-grief and emotional intelligence and learn 'how to live well with the climate crisis’.

A fun, messy, honest, vulnerable, over-sharing holiday card you receive from your crazy auntie! The Overshare is aptly named. Writer Brittany Ballard, known as Baby Luck, doesn’t fear vulnerability and exposure and weaves it into her writing. The author is honest when discussing her emotions, be it something as minute as her stress over an incomplete garden, or as big as the lifelong battle with eating disorders - Brittany tells it how it is. She also frequently touches on life as a parent, not shying away from the trials and tribulations that it comes with. So if you’re looking for advice, or just trying to find someone’s writing you feel you can relate to, be sure to check out The Overshare.

Maker Mind is your weekly dose of mindful productivity. Get inspired by evidence-backed essays about structured distractions, flexible consistency, and good stress. Fascinated by all the weird ways our brain works, Anne-Laure Le Cunf explores the intersection between entrepreneurship and neuroscience. Maker Mind dares to create, encourages to seek motivational challenges, and learn to think better. The newsletter dives deep into all things productivity, creativity, and mental wellness. It is divided into three sections - “Brain food” with links to original articles, “Brain candy” with interesting links from around the internet, and “Brain hack” with an exclusive mini-article. So, if you’re fed up with the magic formulas shared by so-called productivity gurus, subscribe to Maker Mind and make most of your mind!

Ancient wisdom for everyday life  The Daily Stoic is a newsletter where the top-tier author Ryan Holiday shares daily Stoic meditations to kickstart your day. He aims to educate people about Stoic philosophy so they can live more meaningful lives driven by purpose. Every day, the author shares some profound teachings from ancient philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca, and many more. Whether it’s building resilience, setting and achieving goals, or having an optimistic outlook on the uncertainties of life, Ryan ensures to inspire readers to change their lives for the better. Subscribe to Daily Stoic for meditations and teachings and get weekly recaps of the best Stoicism content every Saturday.

Actionable insights to build better mental models for life and business Building Blocks is a weekly newsletter where clinical psychologist Corey Wilks shares 3 actionable insights on shifting people’s perspectives and living more meaningful lives. He hopes to inspire people to take more intentional, purpose-driven steps in their life and business that embraces their authenticity and fulfills them. Every issue includes three short insights packed with value and a thought-provoking question at the end. You’ll be taking advantage of the psychology behind your actions and receive issues every week on topics such as personal growth, intentional living, and combating the fear of failure. Subscribe to Building Blocks for a positive perspective, build your mental resilience, and live a purposeful life. 

Embedded with gentle optimism, insight, knowledge, and inspiration about how beauty can apply to your business life Living Beautifully is a weekly newsletter where author Alan Moore describes an empowering way of looking at the world. Alan wishes to inspire people and appreciate the beauty of the world around us by curating detailed posts on awe-inspiring architecture, motivating conversations, exquisite food, unique cultures, and thought-provoking insights. Moving away from the materialistic world, Alan explores brands and people who strive to provide authentic products, experiences, and solutions such as recycling waste to create clothes, powerful ways to tackle climate change, and captivating books to supercharge your wisdom. Subscribe to Living Beautifully for thoughtfully curated posts to discover an optimistic perspective of the world around us - conveniently delivered to your inbox

What are you reaching for? Brass Ring Daily is a motivational newsletter with encouraging notes to help you keep going every morning. Kara Cutruzzula offers tips, insights, and genuine inspiration grounded in her own experience - the highs and lows of her creative work. Brass Ring Daily hosts productivity hacks, tips for creativity, and a dose of optimism with an added bonus of a picture or a video worth seeing. Read about ways to form your ideas, setting streaks to form habits and the benefits of 10 ideas a day. Subscribe and “Keep trying, keep failing, keep going.”

A thoughtful weekly newsletter helping you feel inspired, be productive & think critically. Dense Discovery is one of the most informative newsletters out there. Every week writer Kai Brach shares a handful of discussions in the design, tech, and cultural space. Embark on a journey of uncovering thought-provoking books, inspiring design, helpful apps and sites, and food for thought to get your brain in gear. Kai aims to educate his readers, inspire them with possibilities and get them to think and judge critically. Learn more about the world and yourself with recommendations from industry professionals, insightful videos and articles, and aesthetically pleasing designs. Subscribe to Dense Discovery and join over 36,000 readers for valuable insights, quotes, and recommendations on design, tech, psychology, philosophy, and more.