Language

My newest self project involves being aware of and careful with my language. I want to try to avoid using language that I know hurts people, including myself. My goal are thus:

1. I will not call myself lazy. 
2. I will not use ableist language, even casually. 
3. I will not use racist language. 
4. I will not apologize just because it is socially expected or easier. 
5. I will strive to make my language as inclusive as possible.

I will listen if someone tells me a way to improve, and I will do my best to point out harmful language used by others.

I will mess up. I will struggle. This will be hard. But the options are "try, fail, try again" or "don’t try, hurt people." I’m going to do my best.