News About Town: This past Friday Mayor John Higdon posted a new video online. Watch his message for Matthews here.
News Around Town: For the gardeners—we haven’t crossed the no-frost threshold, but we’ll get there next week (April 15). What does that mean? It’s getting too warm to sow seeds for cool weather crops, so start planning where your ‘maters, cukes, and squash are going to go.
One Good Thing: Take a break and breathe. A few days ago the Matthews Free Clinic shared a step-by-step for breathwork, a common method to ease tension:
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
Close your eyes and place a hand on your stomach.
Breathe in slowly through your nose for four seconds.
Pause, hold your breath for four seconds.
Breathe out slowly through your mouth for six seconds. Try puckering your lips to slow your exhalation.
Repeat for at least two minutes.