Express deliberate effort or a habit you want to develop.
The rule
Word dictionary or negative form + ようにする indicates that one makes sure to adopt a habit or avoid an action.
Examples
まいにちあるくようにしています。
I make sure to walk every day.
よるおそくたべないようにしています。
I'm trying not to eat late at night.
Remember
- ようにする: voluntary effort; ようになる: result or evolution.
- Express deliberate effort or a habit you want to develop.
Common mistake
Use ようになる to say that we are actively trying to do something.