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Must-read subscriptions ~ email I enjoy

January 19, 2012

There are a lot of things that get into our inboxes without our wanting them there. So many Facebook notifications (and I was sure I’d turned my off!), salesy newsletters, bulk emails… if you’re like me, you might be on a listserv or two, as well. But there are also so many gems! There are lots of great newsletters that I like a lot but still don’t read every issue. What I am sharing here is my very short list of emails I open EVERY time one comes in. Sometimes I read them right away and sometimes I save them to savour the read. If you subscribe to one of these (or all of them) it may give you a whole new love for your inbox.

Happy Rambles

Do you always mean to start – or keep – a gratitude journal but never quite manage it? Happy Rambles almost does it all for you. You get a daily email asking, “What are you grateful for?” and all you have to do is reply, listing five things. It’s all stored for you. (Almost) instant gratitude journal!
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Notes from the Universe

Mike DooleyMike Dooley is an author several-times over and he’s also created these daily delights. Each day, you receive a personalized note from the universe. They’re so fun – and, often, so eerily “on.”
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The St. Claire Diaries

Stephanie St. ClaireStephanie St. Claire is a coach and “start-over strategist” in New York City. Foremost, though, she’s a writer and she publishes to inboxes. Her Diaries is the only paid email subscription I have – for good reason. It’s delicious and poignant and sexy and elegant too. Every two weeks, there’s a new diary entry and a window into a most interesting soul and life.
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Ev Bogue

Ev BogueI can’t explain quite why but I find Ev’s daily notes fascinating. His style is highly edited and I find that, alone, interesting. (All the things he must choose to cut!) He conducts online “experiments” and “reports back.” It’s worth signing up to receive a few just to see what I’m talking about.
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Question: What are your must-read emails? What am I missing? Tell me in the comments section below, pretty please.

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Writer Carrie Klassen is a green tea enthusiast, novelist-in-progress, fine point pen aficionado, INFJ Scorpio, and president of Pink Elephant Creative, a website writing and design boutique for inspired entrepreneurs. She also writes workbooks and teaches workshops at Pink Elephant Academy for Entrepreneurs.

Organized under Carrie's favourite things, Wisdom from my favourite smart people.

7 comments


  1. 487 days ago,
    Bettina Goodwin said:

    I love, love, love Notes from the Universe. They’re funny, true and like you said eerily “on”.
    I read quite a few blogs but don’t get a lot of emails like what you’ve mentioned. I’m going to check them out.


  2. 487 days ago,
    Nikki Groom said:

    Hello Carrie,

    I’m subscribed to a billion different email lists (need to sort through those), but those I read without fail include Danielle LaPorte, Kelly Diels, Marie Forleo, Ronna Detrick, and Andrea Olson. They all either write beautifully or – like Marie Forleo – product entertaining and helpful videos to push your biz onto new heights.

    I just discovered Stephanie St. Claire the other day and love her site design. I have to admit I was intrigued by the paid-subscription-only emails. Will have to head back over there and sign up.

    Have a great day!


  3. 487 days ago,
    Sue Ann Gleason said:

    I ALWAYS find your posts refreshing, Carrie, thank you. There are very few blogs I follow because, I too, am a pleasure seeker. If it’s not delicious writing, I’m not reading it. I look forward to digging into your list.


  4. 487 days ago,
    Heather said:

    I love these Carrie — and how surprising to discover two totally new gems.

    Thanks for sharing your goods.

    And, PS, I just LOVE your email newsletter (it is in the category of savor). xo


  5. 487 days ago,
    Kali said:

    Thanks for these! I love Karen Jandorf’s “Seasons for Nonviolence”, which sends you an inspiring quote every day, and they are eerily spot-on, too.


  6. 486 days ago,
    carrie said:

    Yay for pleasure-seekers! Thanks for the kindness and the suggestions! xoxo

    (Nikki, you and I have nearly identical inboxes – I think that’s another sign you’ll really like Stephanie St. Claire’s work).


  7. 483 days ago,
    Stephanie said:

    I have to say that Mary Morrissey’s Daily Dream Builders are pretty awesome :)
    Also Mastin Kipp’s The Daily Love. Fabienne Fredrickson is always full of fantastic insight on business and entrepreneurial education as well!
    Thanks for this list! Love the first two!!!

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