06 Feb RUTH SCHIMEL’S FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2026
CURATED IDEAS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION TO SPARK YOUR CURIOSITY AND SERVE YOUR INTERESTS.
Tradeoffs between self-care efforts and stress with alternative approaches.
4-minute read + short video.
Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it.
7-minute read with mini-video and illustrations.
Inspired by his pandemic pet, Texas teen launched a bird conservation movement spread across continents and generations.
6-minute read .
People who date with intention may be more satisfied even if they don’t find a match.
4-minute read.
Here’s Ruth’s article of the month: Beyond Balance in Work and Life — Three Self-Care Suggestions
Blog for appreciating art in fresh, accessible ways, enriching relationships and learning: ARTING: ART AS CONVERSATION (Updated with additions regularly.)
Ruth’s 7th book, Happiness and Joy in Work: Preparing for Your Future is designed for each reader’s unique interests, needs and choices. The approach shows you how to benefit from the continuous opportunities within yourself, situations and preferred work, now and in the future.
Click below for the first chapter and website page for the rest of her books on how individuals can realize their true capacities and access their courage. Her PhD research defined it as “a process of becoming that involves the willingness to realize your true capacities by going through discomfort, anxiety, fear or suffering and taking wholehearted responsible action.”
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