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 of 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.