〜ようにする you ni suru
〜ようにする（you ni suru）means “try to / make an effort to (do habitually)”. Expresses making a conscious effort to do (or not do) something, often as an ongoing habit or resolution. Formation: V-る + ようにする ／ V-ない + ようにする
try to / make an effort to (do habitually)
N4Formation
V-る + ようにする ／ V-ない + ようにする
Explanation
Expresses making a conscious effort to do (or not do) something, often as an ongoing habit or resolution. With 〜ようにしている it shows a continued practice.
Examples
Note
Compare 〜ようになる, which is a natural change rather than a deliberate effort.
FAQ
〜ようにする — what does it mean and how is it used?
try to / make an effort to (do habitually). Expresses making a conscious effort to do (or not do) something, often as an ongoing habit or resolution. With 〜ようにしている it shows a continued practice.
〜ようにする — how do you form it?
V-る + ようにする ／ V-ない + ようにする
〜ようにする — any usage notes?
Compare 〜ようになる, which is a natural change rather than a deliberate effort.