Look over what you have to do, and estimate how much time each task will take. Leave time for breaks in between tasks. Put the things you have to do at the top of your list, and do those things first. Move anything you won't realistically have time for to the next day. Check off tasks as you go! It will give you a sense of satisfaction. Multitasking slows you down and can stress you out. To have a good workday, focus on one task at a time. Break down complicated tasks into simple steps, and put each step on your to-do list. You won't be able to have a good day if there's something you're avoiding thinking about, like an overdue assignment or a talk you had with a friend that made you feel uncomfortable. Finish it today, or make a realistic plan to take care of it eventually. Admitting that something is bothering you will relieve some of your anxiety. Try journaling about things that are stressing you to relieve some of the stress or anxiety. For instance, if you have a big assignment for school that is overdue, be proactive and ask your teacher for more time. If you had a conversation with a friend that is bothering you, take a walk and think about what bothered you. Try to think of what you want to do next: bring it up? Let it go? Get advice from someone else? Decide what's next and then don't dwell on it for the rest of the day. Seeing someone you care about, especially if this is someone you hug and are physically affectionate with, will make your day better. Think of the people that always lift your moodthe ones you are always glad to see. Not every friend or loved one will have that effect on you. Make plans with someone who makes you feel happy and safe. If you both have to work, perhaps you could meet for lunch, or work together. Make dinner together and talk about your days. You can go on an adventure, or just catch up over coffee. If you are focused on work, you might not want to pause. However, detaching from work for a while actually improves your focus. You'll get more work done overall, and feel calmer and more focused, if you let go of your thoughts about work during lunch. Get outside and move around if weather permits. Take a walk in a park or other green space. Moving during your breaks won't just make you more productive: it will also help you enjoy your day. During your lunch break, or when you have short breaks during the workday, take some time to slow your thinking. These exercises are even more effective for productivity than taking a walk. Take a moment to notice what all your senses are up to. Notice what you are seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing. Slow your breathing for a few minutes. If you are breathing quickly, try to breathe slowly and deeply. Breathe deeply from your belly, and release the breath slowly. Tense and relax your muscles, one set at a time. Start with your toes and move upward. Try to think only about your muscles as you go. If you are struggling to concentrate, pause to ask yourself what is on your mind. Is there a worry that is causing you distress? If it's baseless, take a moment to gently acknowledge it, then release it. You might say to yourself, "I cannot do anything about that now," or "That is not a problem for me." If it's something you do need to address, write it down in your calendar as a task to be completed at a particular time. If it is something that cannot be solved now, consider journaling about it and then turning your attention to a different task.
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One-sentence summary -- Write a to-do list. Work on one thing at a time. Take care of things that are bothering you immediately. Be near people who make you happy. Take a lunch break. Do mindfulness exercises. Let go of negative thoughts.

Article: Agents who work in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the NCAVC, which engages in profiling, may have as many as seven to ten years experience as an FBI agent before entering service in the unit. Others may have extensive experience in state or local law enforcement. Previous background in law enforcement can be very helpful when trying to gain a position in the FBI. You can find information about current job possibilities with the FBI, and how to apply for them, at the FBI Jobs website. There are very few special agent positions in the FBI, and not every current FBI employee is eligible to serve as a special agent. To apply to become a FBI special agent (including with the NCAVC), you must: Be a U.S. citizen Be between 23 and 36 1/2 years old, in most cases Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Have at least 3 years of full time work experience (in some cases, you can have a combination of education and work experience, or waive the work experience requirement) Have lived in the U.S. or one of its territories for 3 of the last 5 years Not have been convicted of a felony, a domestic violence misdemeanor or more serious offense Not have knowingly or willfully engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. government by force Not have failed to pay court ordered child support Not have defaulted on a federally funded student loan Not have failed to file federal, state, or local income tax returns Meet the FBI's drug use guidelines Completion of the SASS can take anywhere from six months to a year or more. In order to increase your chances of being chosen as an FBI profiler, you must also exceed the minimum requirements of the SASS. Through your resume and other documents, interviews, and various tests, you will be able to prove how competitive your application is. To meet the minimum qualifications of the SASS, you must pass every stage: An online application to ensure eligibility and submit necessary documents A three-hour exam consisting of Cognitive, Behavioral, and Logical Reasoning tests An in-person resume review and job preview Written and oral language tests (when applicable to the position) A 90-minute written exam A one-hour panel interview At least to physical fitness tests (PFTs) A polygraph test A thorough background check If you have the proper combination of skills and experience, you may be considered for employment as a profiler with the FBI's NCAVC, if a potential position becomes available. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also has criminal profilers assigned to the NCAVC's BAU, so you may also find employment through this agency. The number of actual criminal profilers working with the FBI (not to mention the number of jobs available for new hires at any given time) is very small. For instance, the ATF currently employs only two profilers with the BAU. Even once they are selected, BAU agents and ATF agents employed as profilers with the NCAVC undergo additional training, sometimes as much as two years of it. This provides agents with even more specialized instruction and experience, as well as updates on methodology and professional practices. Very few people are actually employed as profilers with the FBI, so do not be discouraged if you are not able to gain a position as one. You can use your interests in profiling and criminology in many other valuable careers in law enforcement, including local, state, or national criminal investigation. For instance, you could become: An FBI agent in a different department A detective or other investigator in state or local law enforcement An academic researcher with a focus on criminology or forensics'
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find work as an FBI agent or in law enforcement. Meet basic eligibility requirements. Complete the Special Agent Selection System (SASS). Be chosen as an agent with the NCAVC. Receive special training. Seek employment in other fields, if necessary.