Problem: Article: To find a bodyguard staffing agency in your area, search online. Review the staffing agency's open positions, and upload your resume. The staffing agency will contact you to set up an interview and discuss the next steps. Staffing agencies pair you with job openings with local companies or clients. While staffing agencies are helpful, you can absolutely find clients on your own. If you have any friends, family members, or acquaintances that need a bodyguard, give them your information. In addition, you can market your own protection business by getting business cards, designing a website, and sharing on social media. It is helpful to write an employment contract before you start, outlining your hours and rate of service. A great way to expand your network is to meet people at bodyguard courses. The instructors and other students can help expand your business circle. Ask others if they know of any clients looking for protection, and inquire about the best ways to grow your own business. You can also ask your peers if they've had luck with any staffing agency in particular. To find a bodyguard class, search online and review options near your location. Before a client hires you, they often require a background check to ensure you are a credible professional. To get a background check, search the Internet for online background checks or background report companies. Some are free, while others require a small fee. Most clients do not care what particular background check service you use. Basic background checks usually provide enough insight to your criminal history. If you are applying for high-profile jobs, they may require specific background checking services. If using a staffing agency, they will check your background for you.
Summary: Consult a bodyguard staffing agency to pair you with clients. Take the freelance route to find clients yourself. Network through bodyguard classes to book your clients. Complete a background check before you take on the job.

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.

Problem: Article: Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Since the honey coating is so sticky, honey-roasted cashews are likely to stick to the baking tray if you leave it unlined. Nonstick foil or parchment paper is strongly recommended. Combine the honey, maple syrup, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl, then stir in the salt, vanilla, and cinnamon until all glaze ingredients are well-combined. For an even simpler version, you can stick with only honey, butter, and cinnamon. The maple syrup, salt, and vanilla all enhance the flavor of the cashews, but are not strictly necessary. Add the cashews to the bowl of honey glaze. Toss and stir the cashew and honey mixture using a large spoon or spatula to coat the nuts as evenly as possible. When thoroughly coated, spread the cashews evenly on the baking tray to form one layer. Remove them from the oven and toss again. This coats your cashews evenly with the honey mixture and promotes even cooking. Keep an eye on them to make sure the cashews do not burn during this time. If the cashews seem ready before the full six minutes are up, pull them out early. The cashews should smell notably nutty and look deeper in color, but they should not appear dark brown or charred. Pour the finished cashews into another large, clean bowl. Toss and stir sugar and salt into the cashew mixture, coating the nuts as evenly as possible. If you'd like the nuts to be strictly sweet without any saltiness, you can skip the salt altogether and toss the cashews with sugar only. After tossing the cashews with salt and sugar, let them cool for about 15 minutes. You can serve the cashews immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Summary:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Combine the glaze ingredients. Toss the cashews in the honey glaze. Bake the cashews for six minutes. Roast the cashews for another six minutes. Toss the cashews with sugar and salt. Enjoy.