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 part of it

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

7.   Watch out 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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