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Much of our work involves measuring the difference others make. Getting involved and making our own difference is also an important part of who we are as individuals and as an organization.
As San Diego County begins to open up from the COVID-19 pandemic, questions regarding other public health dangers also warrant a closer look. On May 24, a San Diego woman reportedly died from a vaping-related lung injury known as EVALI (E-cig Vaping Associated Lung Injury). She is the fourth local victim of EVALI to be diagnosed during the pandemic.
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Right now, both the San Diego Blood Bank and American Red Cross are offering antibody testing for those who donate blood. While this test does not show if someone actively has the virus, it tells donors if they have had the virus previously. The presence of the COVID-19 antibodies in the blood can indicate who might be able to donate plasma to help treat critically ill coronavirus patients. Even for those who have not had COVID-19, donating one unit of blood may save the lives of up to three people!
Read more at the links above!
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Psychologist Carol Dweck created the idea of two opposing mindsets, the fixed mindset and a growth mindset. An individual’s mindset is formed early in life but is completely possible to be changed and developed.
A fixed mindset assumes that our character, intelligence, and creative ability are static and that we cannot change them in any meaningful way. It further assumes that success is the affirmation of that existing intelligence and an assessment of how those abilities measure up against an equally fixed standard. Those with a fixed mindset strive for success and avoid failure at all costs as a way of maintaining the sense of being smart or skilled.
On the other hand, a growth mindset thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for enhancing our existing abilities. A growth mindset is applicable to many settings – personal relationships, work, school, sports, and so on. The benefits of this mindset are that the internal monologue is not one of judgment but one of an appetite for learning, constantly seeking out the kind of input that can blossom into learning and constructive action. As one works to develop their growth mindset, they tend to reach higher levels of happiness and greater achievement.
To learn more and find 15 ways to build a growth mindset, read this article from Psychology Today.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Authorities Thursday announced they raided and shut down six illegal marijuana dispensaries and three residences spread throughout Lakeside, unincorporated El Cajon and San Diego.The enforcement operation was carried out around 9 p.m. Wednesday as part of an ongoing, multi-month investigation conducted by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and San Diego police, with assistance from the county District Attorney's Office.
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Some highlights of the week are:
The San Diego Women’s Foundation awarded $380,000 in grants to eight local non-profits whose work helps refugees and asylum seekers. Read the story here.
As the San Diego Food Bank has needed to feed around 600,000 people, they have launched 35 “super pantries” countywide to increase distribution. Learn more and find a full list of locations here.
The largest animal known to live on the planet, the blue whale, was seen off the coast, a common sight in San Diego summertime. See a video of the whale here.
This weekend, you can look forward to sights from Hotel del Coronado, walk the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, buy tickets for Switchfoot’s online Bro-Am show to support charities, and more. Read about events this weekend here.
Enjoy your weekend!
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