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So you effed up at work. Don't sweat it. Follow these tips.We cringed when U.S. Olympic gymnast Jordyn Wieber burst into tears after her teammate edged her out of the all-around competition. Sure, career setbacks happen, but they're never easy to deal with. Whether you were passed over for a promotion or didn't get a project you were hoping for, experts say this is best way to deal.

By Korin Miller

Take a Moment to Process It
If you're stuck at work for a while, head to the bathroom and take a moment to be upset (although if you feel like you're going to cry, hit up a bathroom on another floor so your coworkers don't catch you). Remind yourself that it's just a setback, and in a month, it'll be easier to deal with.

Dole Out Congrats
Yeah, it's hard to be amped for someone else when you feel like you got sucker-punched, but people will be looking to see how you react to the news. So if a coworker got a promotion that you felt like you deserved, swing by her desk to say congrats. Feel like you can't be sincere face-to-face? Write her an

Park the car and just do it.We know you're always looking to max out your time between the sheets. But when you have sex can be just as important as how you do it. With that in mind, we polled hundreds of you online to find out the best time to get busy. We'll definitely be trying these...

By Korin Miller

On a Lazy Saturday Morning
Hands down, this was voted the sexiest time to get busy.
Make It Hotter: When you notice that he's starting to stir, go down on your man to make sure he's wide awake. Then have him return the favor.

Before Bed
A close second behind Saturday a.m., 23 percent of you prefer to have sex right before bed.
Make It Hotter: Come to bed wearing one of your man's oversized button-downs…and nothing else.

During a Storm
The drumming of the rain, the occasional rumble of thunder…oh yeah, storm sex is hot.
Make It Hotter: Even if the power hasn't gone out, hit the lights and get busy in pitch darkness. By dulling one of your senses (sight), you enhance others, like touch.

Related: Cosmo Kama

Smile, even though you're aching...Completely stressed out? Take a sec to smile. No, seriously.

According to new research from the University of Kansas, grinning helps you relax when you're stressed.

By Korin Miller

In the study, researchers split participants into three groups. Each group was trained to recreate a different facial expression by holding chopsticks in their mouths. One group held their sticks in a way that created a neutral expression, another used them to create a standard smile, and the last group used them to create a genuine smile.

The groups were then put through tests that were designed to be stressful, like tracing an outline of a star with their non-dominant hand in a mirror and submerging their hands in ice water-all while using the chopsticks to do their assigned expressions.

Related: 5 Things You Do That Stress Your Guy Out

Scientists discovered that the people who smiled during the tasks had lower heart rates than those who had the neutral expression. They also reported feeling less

It's the little things that count...You already hit the gym regularly and eat well to score a banging beach bod. But nutritionist Heather Heather Bauer, RD and founder of Bestowed.com, swears these little daily tweaks will help you burn even more calories.

By Korin Miller

Get Jacked
Jumping jacks are a quick and easy calorie burner. Do them after you roll out of bed to wake up, while you're waiting for the shower to warm up, when your coffee is brewing...you get the point.

Calories Burned: 10 per minute

Squat When You Blow Dry
Drying your hair can be such a pain. Maximize your time by doing squats while you dry.

Calories Burned: 70 every five minutes

Tap Your Toes
When you're sitting at your desk, tap your toes 25 times. Then do it with the other foot.

Calories Burned: 24-30

Related: Get a Great Beach Body in 3 Days

Use The Commercial Breaks
Ads are boring anyway. Hop up when they're on and do standing lunges. Every hour of TV contains 20-30 minutes of commercials, so they add up!

Calories Burned: 120 per hour

Tread the social media tenches with these tips.We know you guys are smart when it comes to social media-you'd never trash your boss on Facebook or tweet a controversial joke like the Greek Olympic athlete who just got booted from the team did. But experts say they keep seeing these less-obvious mistakes. Take a pass next time you're tempted.

By Korin Miller

Posting About Your Competitors
Even if you swear you'd never work for a rival company and think it's the worst place ever, you really never know. Your office could combine with them in a merger or you might change your mind down the road. Plus, you represent your company. If your rival co. sees a tweet or post that bashes them, they'll think it's coming from your organization. And you do not want to deal with the fallout from that.

Teasing a Friend
Sure, it's hilarious when your BFF busts out of her too-tiny bikini top, but she doesn't want to hear about it online. Not only that, other people who see your comment or pic will just think you're kinda bitchy.

Talking Yourself Up

Give him a smooth kick to the curb.Are we the only ones who are still awed by the stealth way Katie dumped Tom? Sure TomKat's situation was a little different (um, the army of divorce lawyers probably hurried things along), but it proves that there is a way to cut a guy loose so that the breakup really sticks and things don't get ugly. Next time you have to do the deed, follow these tactics:

By Malia Griggs

Do it at The End of The Workday
Mornings are too rushed, and you risk having a really crappy day ahead of you. Wait until it's late at night, and you might lose your resolve. Splitting in the evening gives you time to have the longer conversation you might need. "Plus, you'll still have several hours to call your friends if you need to rehash and destress," says Marni Battista, CEO and founder of DatingWithDignity.com.

Do it in Person
Don't wuss out and send an it's-over text; unless you've only been out casually a few times (in that case, a Facebook message or phone call will suffice), you owe your soon-to-be ex

If he's doing one of these things, RUN.Dating can be tough-and sometimes it's hard to suss out the good guys from the total jerks That's why we got Halle Kaye and Sophie Stone, co-authors of Maybe He's Just an Asshole to break down the biggest red flags for us. Think twice before you date a dude with these habits.

By Korin Miller

He Sucks Over the Phone
Whether he takes too long to reply to texts, doesn't respond to them at all, or doesn't call as much as he should, there's a chance he's trying to get a lot out of you without reciprocating much. Guys who care about you will want to show it and it's not hard to use a phone. If it happens once in a while, fine. If it's all or majority of the time, you have a problem.

He Doesn't Treat You Like a Priority
If he only schedules plans with you at the last minute, or totally goes off the radar when he's traveling, that's a really bad sign. You want a guy who makes you feel important-not someone who only wants to hang when he's bored or horny.

He Doesn't Have Your Back
Dudes who

So you pulled a Kristen Stewart, now what?You've probably heard by now that Kristen Stewart allegedly cheated on Robert Pattinson with her director. Sure, it's not something to be proud of, but we get it: Sometimes cheating happens. Here's how to deal if you stray.

By Jennifer Benjamin

Don't Tell Him...
Your mother may have told you that honesty is the best policy, but in this case, many experts advise keeping your mouth shut. "If it really was just one indiscretion, don't tell him," says psychologist Marcella Bakur Weiner, PhD, author of Cheaters. "Although it might make you feel better, it will only hurt him and ruin the trust between you."

...Or Anyone Else
Even if the guilt is killing you, let it be your burden to bear. And don't tell other people either or you increase the possibility of his finding out.

Examine Your Motives
When a woman cheats, even just once, there's usually a problem in her relationship. "Women often stray if their sex lives are stagnant or they're feeling neglected," says Ruth Houston, author of