Be Truthful to Yourself: Begin The Rest of Your Life By Cutting The Bullshit

One of the most essential practices in which we should partake is honesty. It is the absence of "sugar coating" and "white lies" and the presence of real, raw emotion and fact. With honesty, we can gain trust and respect from other people- building new relationships. Telling your crush that you admire her can be the beginning of true love. We can also use it to break down old, unsatisfactory relationships that no longer serve a purpose in our lives. Telling your significant other that you cannot be with him anymore because it is almost, but not quite the right relationship for you or turning in your resignation because you feel you can no longer grow your current career. These are the unfiltered, solid truths that set our inhibitions free and connect us with our truest selves.

Unfortunately, there are very few people that practice such integrity. We tell lies and hide the truth to protect ourselves from others' judgement and we even internally hide behind false truths to avoid facing frightening realities. We torment ourselves over it and spend years being weighed down by shame and regret. Some become so wrapped up in their false realities and justifications that they resort to self degradation and the projection of their frustration.

So, how do we break out of this vicious cycle of truths and lies? How do we cut right down to the real, the raw, the righteousness?

The answer is simple (not easy): Tell the truth always.

In committing to total and complete honesty, you can make massive change in your life.

1. If you plan to lie about it, you won't do it: Taking on the immense power that comes with constant truth also means that it is your responsibility to keep out of trouble. Do things that benefit you and the people around you- don't sneak, steal and do shameful things. Start to think ahead, consider the potential consequences to your actions and you will become an even better person for it.

2. People respect honesty: If you're telling someone something that they don't want to hear, they obviously won't like it- but we all know the inner strength that it takes to be an honest person. So long as you are mindful of their emotions and you avoid blunt or brutal honesty, people will always respect your telling the truth.

3. Drop the weight: In choosing a life of integrity, you automatically drop the weight. Once the secrets and lies dissipate, you get to be yourself unapologetically and authentically.

Consider this:

What positive shifts could you make in your life just by being honest with yourself and others?

Have you been lying to yourself? How is it holding you back?

If you could change these things, would you?

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