Intention
One of the best things I have ever done is to make a commitment to acting and speaking with intention. This means, to the best of my ability, only doing and saying that which I have made a concrete and deliberate decision to do or say. This means eliminating mindless coasting, floating, or running on autopilot. This means trying to stay present and immersed in life at all times.
This means that even if we make mistakes, they are still the result of our best intentions. No more “I was too lazy to do this” or “I mindlessly snacked all day” or “I didn't mean that.” At the very least, our mistakes will be more honest and indicative of who we are.
This is exceptionally helpful in many areas of life, but especially in our interpersonal relationships. Speaking more slowly and definitively and with more intention will do wonders for how you interact with others.
Have a happy Friday.