A subtle change in your vocabulary might just lead you to a more empowering life. If you go to bed each night mulling over the ways you feel like you fell short and didn’t finish all the things you wanted to get done, it is a good idea to ask yourself how much you use the word should when stating your goals. Using the word should in our vocabulary relinquishes our power to make decisions and leads to disappointment. By removing should, you can get out of your own way, embrace empathy, and lead with grace.