Understanding Lying August 2022 | Page 17

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."

-Mark Twain

Think of a specific lie you told recently. What were the advantages and disadvantages? How did the lie make you feel?

Think about what might have happened if you had told the truth in the above situation. What might have been the outcome?

Think about a situation in which you chose to tell the truth. What were the advantages and disadvantages? How did you feel in that situation?

Feelings

(How did you feel before you spoke? How did you feel afterwards?)

Disadvantages

(What did you lose? What were the negative consequences?)

Advantages

(What did you gain? What was positive about the experience?)

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