Take time to cool off after you're passed over for a promotion at work. Once you process the decision, you may find that you're ready to react "with a renewed focus and intensity," writes Rachel Bitte.

When English philosopher John Stuart Mill experienced a nervous breakdown in 1826, the core thought that led to his mental state was that achieving all his life's goals would not make him happy, writes Adam Etinson. "I hope, and suspect, that Mill is right about this: that we all have the ability to find some durable joy in quietude, normalcy and contemplation," Etinson writes.

When chatting with coworkers using platforms such as Slack, remember that your conversations aren't private and it's better to save important discussions for face-to-face talks. Also, don't bother coworkers with messages outside of work hours, writes Jane Burnett.

IBM's reversal of its work-from-home policy was a shock to some, but the company might have a legitimate reason. Some research suggests productivity is highest when people choose where they work, but other studies indicate a team is most efficient when all members are at a single location.

There's no reason to be afraid of negotiating your starting salary before you accept a new position, writes Alison Green. Ask the hiring manager if there's flexibility on the salary and be ready to provide an amount that fits your role and experience level.

An hour of exercise per week can help prevent depression, according to a new study. Researchers found that adults who didn't exercise had a 44% greater chance of becoming depressed than adults who exercise at least an hour per week.

The Food and Drug Administration pointed out in a recent letter to Nashoba Brook Bakery that "love" isn't an actual granola ingredient. "We feel very strongly that love is a big part of what we do," said co-owner and Chief Baker Stuart Witt.