You don't need a lot of time to perform breathing exercises, though you can take as much time as you want. The important thing is to make time for calm, relaxing breathing as soon as you notice yourself feeling tense or anxious.  It won't take long for you to feel the effects of deep breathing exercises, though you can continue deep breathing for as long as you'd like. Try to find a place where you won't be disturbed. If you can't find a quiet place inside, try sitting outside. When you're ready to begin, you should get into a comfortable position. You can sit on the floor or in a chair, so long as you can keep a straight posture.  Sit up straight, keeping your back and neck aligned. Close your eyes. This can help block out distractions and promote a state of relaxation. You may want to put one hand on your belly. This can help you feel your breathing, which can help you recognize whether or not you're breathing deeply. Deep breathing is as simple as taking slow, deep, long inhalations and slow, extended exhalations. You can do it for as long or as short as you need to. Any time your mind wanders back to something stressful, simply focus on your breath.  Inhale slowly through your nostrils. Feel your breath travel down into your abdomen to your diaphragm (just below the ribs). Focus on the sensations of breathing deeply, in and out. You should be able to feel your belly rise and fall on each breath with your hand. If you don't feel your breath, you may need to take slower, deeper breaths.
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One-sentence summary -- Set aside five minutes. Get into position. Take deep breaths into your abdomen.


Make sure that the eggs are room temperature. Cold eggs can lead to a tough, over-cooked omelette. You want to break up the yolks until there are no strands or globs left. The mixture should be a little frothy. If you wish, you can add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper at this point.  Consider adding a few small pieces of cold butter to the beaten eggs. This will result in a richer, fluffier omelette.  For a lighter, fluffier omelette, add a little bit of water to the egg mixture. The steam from the heating water will cause the eggs to fluff up when cooked. Turn on your stove and set the heat to medium. Place the skillet on the burner and drop 2 teaspoons of butter or margarine onto the surface. Using the handle, tilt the skillet around until the entire surface is covered with the melting butter. This will prevent the eggs from sticking to the surface of the pan. If you do not have a skillet, you can use a non-stick frying pan instead. Shake and tilt the skillet so that the egg mixture coats the bottom. As the top of the omelette begins to set, run your spatula around the edges of the omelette. Lift them up slightly to let the uncooked egg flow under the omelette. When the omelette is still runny and shiny on top, sprinkle the cheese down the middle of it. The omelette will continue cooking after you fold it in half. If you wait until the omelette is fully-cooked! the result will be a very dry omelette. Consider adding some other ingredients as well, such as sliced up mushrooms, herbs, or bits of ham. Make sure that any ingredients you add are already cooked (with the exception of cheese and herbs). For more ideas, refer to the section in this article on adding variations to your omelette. Slide the spatula under one part of the omelette and lift, flipping the omelette over onto itself. When the underside of the omelette starts to turn golden brown, take the skillet off the burner. Use a spatula to slide the omelette off the skillet and onto a plate. You can serve the omelette as it is, or you can garnish it with some herbs, such as chives, basil, oregano, or parsley. You can also serve it with a few slices of fried bacon or toast. Although omelettes are typically served for breakfast, you can eat yours for lunch or dinner as well!
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Break two eggs into a bowl. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk. Butter an 8-inch (20.32-centimeter) skillet. Pour the egg mix onto the skillet. Continue spreading the egg around with a spatula. Add the cheese just before the omelette finishes cooking. Fold the omelet in half. Finish cooking the omelette, then transfer it to a plate. Garnish and serve the omelette.