Ten Tips for Being 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.