ようにする

ようにする expresses the speaker’s intentional effort or arrangement to achieve a certain result. It is used when you want to convey that you are making an effort to do something, or that you are ensuring that something happens. It often reflects personal habit, precautions, or proactive steps. The nuance is proactive control: you are setting a goal or taking steps to meet it, rather than simply stating a fact. The form can cover both positive intentions (“try to do” something) and precautions (“make sure not to forget”). Common contrasts include using ようにする for intentional effort, while simply using dictionary form or ために indicates a more general purpose or consequence.