Wishful Thinking alternatives: newsletters like it

7 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Wishful Thinking (personal growth and self-reflection, personal growth and self-forgiveness and East of Eden literary analysis). The closest matches are My Brilliant Self , Open In The Middle and wethedeepfeelers. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking publishes personal essays on growth, spirituality, relationships, and quarter-life uncertainty, blending memoir with literary analysis. It is written for readers in their twenties navigating faith…

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    My Brilliant Self 120K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    From recent posts: A business newsletter that mixes practical guides for using AI tools like Claude in work and personal branding with occasional reflective essays on career and life fulfillment.

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing mid-life reflection

    1 shared topic

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    Open In The Middle2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: educators

    1 shared topic

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    wethedeepfeelers2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    writer, artist, entrepreneur, world traveler. a space for my thoughts, stories, and journal entries

    Likely audience: readers interested in personal growth

    1 shared topic

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    anavisnjic1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    the art of being messy is a reminder that life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. here you will find honest reflections, ambitious dreams, and proof that the mess is part of becoming who you're meant to be.

    Likely audience: travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Culture and Education - Opinions and Commentaries - Experiment

    Likely audience: readers seeking personal insight

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    Finnian Lyon is a writer, poet, and cultural commentator known for her sharp insights on the dynamic pulse of Manhattan. Finnian moves seamlessly between exclusive soirées and underground creative circles, capturing the…

    Likely audience: creative individuals exploring identity

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026

    Confronting the self through poetry, prose, and painting— exploring identity, love, loss, and the uncomfortable often messy work of being.

    Likely audience: readers of personal essays and memoirs

    1 shared topic

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