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daily movement

Academic institutions fail us when they provide work space that doesn't include access to nature. An example are office spaces without windows to let in sunshine. Environmental health research has so much evidence that it's important to our health to have daily sun exposure as well as exercise and time spent in nature. It's not a luxury but a necessity. But I am not going to change office space today or tomorrow. So instead:

I promise to move for at least one hour every single day. Today (Feb 15, 2023) marks day 1, when I took an hour long walk around my neighborhood. Granted it was sunny and the weather hovered around mid/high-50s F. I know I will not want to do this when it is rainy or below 50 degrees F. But I should, and since I promised myself, so I will.

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Hi, I'm Lissa. I'm originally from Cabo Verde like my parents. But I also have grown up with them in Laos, Angola, and USA. I currently find myself in NYC where I have spent most of my life (grades 8-12, college, and now 3 years after graduate school). I have also lived in New Orleans (USA) and in Paramaribo (Suriname).

Reblog if you are a "Third Culture Kid"

Just curious how many other TCK’s are on tumblr 

Third Culture Kid - being raised in a country that you’re parents are not from and you are not accepted as part of that culture, or simply finding it difficult to answer the question ‘Where are you from? ‘

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Hello, friend!

I am currently a postdoc in environmental health sciences getting training in environmental epidemiology. I want to use a part of my time to help my own mental health. I cannot be the only one who needs to do this after graduating with a PhD during the COVID-19 pandemic, or any time. So I hope to share and engage with you, dear reader and friend.