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Sometimes work is hard, that's just life. And with an economy like this, quitting may not be the best choice. The good news is, there are a few things you can do to make your work life a bit happier. Shine offers eleven easy suggestions to make your workday slightly better. For example:

Say “yes” to your boss, but “I’ll get back to you” to others. Are you a “yes, ma’am” kind of woman? That’s good in many ways, like when your boss asks you to lead a new project that could get you promoted. But when a coworker, client or anyone else asks you to do something for them that you’re unsure about (like coming in on Saturday when you had plans with your family), don’t commit right away—even if you feel pressured to do so—says happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and a contributor to Woman’s Day. Instead, says Rubin, say these five little words that will empower you at work and improve your happiness in the long run: “I’ll get back to you.” She says, “The desire to be accommodating is very strong, and can lead you to say ‘yes’ without enough consideration. You’ll feel a lot happier being in control and giving yourself time to think something over rather than making a decision you’ll regret right on the spot.”

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