Ten Tips for Being more truthful

By Barbara A. Lewis

11.       Make a commitment to tell the truth

22.       Tell someone about your commitment

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

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

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

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

77.       Watch out for silent lies.

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

99.       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 yourself?”)

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

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