“Dishonesty is the fuel for self-hate.”

“We need to learn privacy and give up dishonesty”

12 Tips to Break a Lying Habit

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-lying

1. Examine your triggers
2. Think about the kind of lies you tell
3. Practice setting and sticking to — your boundaries
4. Ask yourself, ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’
5. Start small- Take it one day at a time
6. Maintain privacy- You can tell the truth without telling all
7. Evaluate the goal- Consider the goal of the lie
8. Learn and practice acceptance
9. Don’t justify- Avoid trying to justify or validate dishonesty
10. Question yourself- Ask yourself if a lie is really necessary
11. Check if your lying feels compulsive
12. Talk to a professional​

• Takeaway- Lying is a complex behavior that can serve a lot of functions. At the end of the day, it usually doesn’t do anyone any favors.

Written By Crystal Raypole-10/31/2019