Ten Tips for Being More Truthful

Ten Tips for Being More Truthful

By Barbara A. Lewis

1.      Make a commitment to tell the truth

2.      Tell someone about your commitment

3.      Think before you give a dishonest answer, explanation or reason.

4.      Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm, or irony.

5.      Be careful not to twist the truth or leave out a part of it.

6.      Don’t indulge in little white lies or cover-ups.

7.      Watch for silent lies.

8.      When you catch yourself lying, throw your mouth into reverse.

9.      Talk to yourself (ask yourself, “How do I really feel about this? What’s the best thing to do? How can I keep my commitment to myself?”

10.             Treat yourself when you tell the truth even when it’s hard to do.

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