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 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 little white lies or cover-ups

 

7. Watch out for silent lies.

 

8. When you watch yourself lying, throw your mouth in reverse.

 

9. Talk to yourself (ask yourself, “how do I really feel about this? What is the best thing to do? how can I keep my commitment to myself)

 

10. Treat yourself to tell the truth even when its hard to do.

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