It’s so sad because I see so many inconsiderate people around me every day — people who only care about what they want and don’t think of others, don’t see things from the perspective of other people.
At the very least, you can say with surety that you’re not one of those jerks. And that’s a good thing, right?
1. Admit you’re not perfect. If you think you’re not a jerk, at least admit that you are inconsiderate at times. Try to recall those times. Think of how you could have acted differently. This is the first step, and it’s an important one.
2. Place yourself in the shoes of others. And even if you’re not correct in your assumptions about what another person wants or feels or is going through … the important thing is that you’re making the effort, and it’s a transformative one.
3. Act with compassion and kindness. Treat others with kindness, respect, love. Little tiny acts will make a huge difference.
4. Practice, practice. Old habits die hard, especially ones like this where we rarely think about it. Practice, and practice some more. That’s the only way you get good at anything.
5. Do 5 little things. As a way to practice, make it a goal to do 5 little things each day that are kind and considerate. I’m sure you could think of a thousand little things. Do this every day, and you’ll soon be a pro.
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