In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Start by removing whatever growth has already accumulated on the lower part of your face. That way, you can ensure that the new growth will come in evenly. Use an electric beard trimmer to buzz off the majority of the hair, then go over the stubble with a razor and shave gel. If you're reluctant to get rid of your facial hair entirely, you can also use your beard trimmer or pair of grooming scissors to clip the hairs to an even length. A close shave will also stimulate the follicles and square off the ends of each hair, making new growth appear thicker. For most men, it will take somewhere between 4-6 weeks for their facial hair to reach full coverage. From here, it's just a matter of letting it get longer. Aim for at least half an inch of growth before attempting any new styling methods so that you'll have enough to groom. Feel free to let your beard continue growing for as long as you like. The thick, shaggy look is among the most popular modern styles. Hang tough through the itchy phaseit usually won't last for more than about a week. Shave or pluck stray hairs that start encroaching on your neck or upper checks. You want most of the growth to be concentrated around your mouth, lower cheeks, and jawline. However, it's important to resist the urge to trim or otherwise interfere with your beard during this time. Start shaping the "lines" of your beard early. These are clean edges where facial hair ends and exposed skin begins. Taking off too much hair will leave your face looking uneven, and being forced to correct a lopsided beard will just set your growth back.
Summary: Shave down to the skin. Give your beard time to fill out naturally. Touch up outlying areas as your beard grows.

Fixed expenses may be fixed, but that does not mean you can't replace them with lower fixed expenses. Take a look at each type of fixed expense and examine if there any ways to reduce them. For example, your cell phone bill may be fixed every month, but is it possible to drop down to a plan with lower data to save money? Similarly, your rent may also be fixed, but if your rent takes up more than half of your income, you should examine perhaps downgrading from a two bedroom to a one bedroom apartment if possible, or relocating to a more affordable area. If you have car insurance, be sure to contact your broker each year to see if there are better deals available, or alternatively, continually shop around for better deals. If you have high levels of expensive credit card debt, consider a debt consolidation loan to reduce your fixed interest expense each month. This will allow you to pay off your credit card debt with a lower interest rate consolidation loan. This is where most savings can be found. Take a close look at your expenses each month and see where your spending that is not towards fixed expenses goes. Look at small expenses that add up over time like coffee purchases, eating out, grocery bills, gasoline, or leisure purchases. When looking to reduce these expenses, think about what you want, versus what you need. Look to cut out as many wants as possible. For example, you may need to have lunch every day at work, but purchasing lunch at the cafeteria is a want. You could select the more affordable option of making a lunch each day. The key is to look at variable expense areas that take up a large portion of your budget. Is most of your extra spending on gasoline, food, entertainment, or impulse purchases? You could target reductions in those areas by using more public transport, packing more lunches for work, opting for more affordable entertainment choices, or leaving your credit card at home to reduce impulse spending, for example. Do an online search to find innovative ways to reduce your variable expenses in areas you struggle with. If you have identified a few areas to reduce your spending, subtract that amount from your expenses. You can then subtract the new expense amount from your monthly income to determine how much you have left over. Assume monthly income is $2,000, and your expenses were $1,600. After looking for expense reductions, you may have managed to find $200 in savings each month, bringing your monthly expenses down to $1,400. You now have $600 left over each month.
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One-sentence summary -- Look to reduce your fixed expenses. Look to reduce your variable expenses. Calculate how much money you have leftover after making reductions.

Problem: Article: Take note of when you can't get your mind off of the person. You might want to check their social media profiles, or get the urge to call or text them. Call yourself out, and tell yourself that you have the power to redirect your thoughts. Tell yourself, "These are obsessive thoughts," or "I'm acting obsessively." Say, "These thoughts don't control me; I control them." Sometimes, obsessive thoughts and actions can go unnoticed, or they might even feel good. Trying to pretend they don't exist won't do you any good. Instead, recognize them, acknowledge that you have better things to do, and remind yourself that you can manage them. Obsession, like addiction, can sometimes be a symptom of a larger need or problem in your life. Consider if there is something missing in your life that you thought this person could provide. See if there is another way you can find what you need. Write down what this person makes you feel when you are with them. Think about how you feel when they are gone. Consider what might be causing these feelings in your life. For example, you might discover that you are afraid of being lonely. If this is the case, consider joining a class or club to meet new people. Notice when and where you start to think or act obsessively. It might be difficult, especially at first, but do your best to resist obsessive urges when you face a trigger. If you can't remove yourself from the trigger, focus on controlling your response to it. For instance, if you constantly check the person's social media profiles or get the urge to text them, getting rid of your phone or computer isn't practical. Instead, you could use features that remove their posts from your newsfeed or unfollow them. If you're obsessing over your ex, give them their stuff back and try to keep things that remind you of them out of sight and out of mind. If you can't avoid being around the person, try to keep your distance. If they sit next to you at school, try to avoid eye contact and imagine they're someone else. Try to focus on your task at hand, like taking class notes. When you feel yourself getting fixated, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Listen carefully to the sounds around you and think about all of the other sensations you're experiencing at that moment. Ask yourself, "What's the temperature right now? Am I hot, cold, or comfortable? What sounds and smells am I sensing right now? What is the weather like right now? What does the sky look like?" Obsession often involves thoughts like, "What if I did this?" or "What are they doing right now?" These thoughts focus on other locations or dwell on the past or future. Concentrating on your surroundings can help you keep your thoughts in the here and now. Try imaging your mind as a floor, and your obsessive thoughts are dirt and dust covering the floor. Whenever you start to dwell, visualize yourself sweeping away all the dust and dirt with a broom. You could also imagine that the intrusive thoughts are a barking dog. Visualize yourself walking by a barking dog behind a fence. Say to yourself, "It's just noise, and the dog can't hurt me. In a few minutes, I'll cross to the next block and the dog will be far behind me." Try shaking off obsessive thoughts. When you experience them, shake your head, arms, legs, and body. Imagine that you're shaking out the thoughts and resetting your mind. When you think about the person or get the urge to contact them, imagine a big stop sign. You could also wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it whenever you think or act obsessively. Rituals, such as visualizing a stop sign or snapping a rubber band, are good ways to remind yourself that you need to redirect your thoughts. Do your ritual, then tell yourself, "Stop! I need to stop this thought pattern and do something to distract myself."
Summary:
Identify your obsessive thoughts and behaviors. Determine if there are any underlying factors causing your obsession. Try to avoid things that trigger your obsession. Focus on the details of your present surroundings. Visualize intrusive thoughts leaving your mind. Develop a ritual that reminds you to stop obsessing.