1. Reflect on your behavior: The first step to change is recognizing when you’ve been unkind or hurtful. Reflect on your actions and think about how they’ve affected others.

2. Practice empathy: Put yourself in the shoes of those around you and try to understand their feelings, thoughts, and perspectives. This will help you build more compassion and be a nicer person.

3. Listen actively: Pay attention when others speak, show genuine interest in what they have to say, and avoid interrupting or trying to dominate the conversation.

4. Be patient: Sometimes being nice means waiting for others, whether it’s for them to finish speaking or just giving them the time they need to do something on their own.

5. Give genuine compliments: Compliment others on their accomplishments or positive qualities, but make sure your compliments are sincere and authentic.

6. Apologize when necessary: If you have hurt someone’s feelings or made a mistake that affected others, apologize sincerely and take responsibility for your actions.

7. Help others: Offer your assistance when you see someone in need, even if it’s as simple as holding the door open or helping someone carry their groceries.

8. Show gratitude: Take a moment to express gratitude for the people in your life who make it better. Thank them for their support, kindness, or love.

9. Practice forgiveness: Let go of past grudges and misunderstandings by forgiving those who have wronged you – remembering that everyone makes mistakes helps make this easier.

10. Avoid gossip: Be respectful of others by not participating in gossip or spreading rumors about them.

11. Show respect: Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their background, social status, or personal beliefs – remember that we’re all human beings deserving of dignity.

12. Make an effort every day: Becoming a nicer person is an ongoing process, and it takes conscious effort every day to demonstrate kindness and compassion. Keep working on your personal growth and strive to be a good influence on others.

By incorporating these 12 habits into your daily life, you can become a nice person again!