Integrity is the type of concept that everyone knows but sometimes struggle to understand. We know that we want to have integrity, and we know we want to work with people who have it. Living With Greater Integrity will help.
Sometimes we get lost on how to do it.
While living a life of integrity isn’t easy, it is simple. If you want to embrace integrity in your life, follow these nine tips.
#1 Know your values
A big part of integrity is being true to your morals and values. If you never take the time to define these things, it is hard (if not impossible) to be true to them.
Take some time to brainstorm the values that are important for you.
#2 Strive for Honesty
One of the most important aspects of integrity is honesty. You can’t claim to live with integrity if you’re regularly telling lies.
If you find yourself in a spot where you feel you have to lie, try to say nothing instead
#3 Keep your Promises
A promise isn’t something to be thrown around lightly. If you promise something to someone, you must try your best to make it a reality.
If you are the type of person who promises big things but never delivers, then no on will take you seriously.
#4 Show More Compassion
I know we live in a dog eat dog world, but there is nothing weak about showing some compassion. If you are trying to live a life of greater integrity, treating others with respect and empathy should e the norm.
#5 Show Up on Time
If you tell someone you are going to shop up, then do it! In fact, not only should you show up to our appointments, you should be there on time… actually earlier is better.
Wasting someone else’s time and energy is a sure-fire sign of a lack of integrity.
#6 Stand For Something
We don’t all have to be social justice warriors, but you should have a cause (or a few) that you feel strong enough to stand up for.
This shows that you care about important things, have backbone, and are true to your values.
These are all characteristics of someone with integrity.
#7 Don’t Follow The Crowd
It is often easier to follow the crowd. That said, it isn’t the right thing to do if you want to showcase your integrity. If you believe in what the majority is saying, that is one thing.
But if you have strong feelings about something, don’t be quieted just because you are in the minority.
#8 Avoid People Lacking Integrity
It might not e fair, but who you spend time with is often a reflection of who you are.
If you want to live a life of greater integrity, why would you spend time with people who so obviously lack it.
#9 Be Humble
There is nothing wrong with being proud of yourself. There isn’t anything wrong with tooting your own horn once in a while.
That said, people with integrity don’t feel the need to scream about their accomplishments (or worse, embellish them) constantly.
Take Action Now To Start Living With Greater Integrity
Take some time to define your values right now.
What is important to you?
What do you truly believe in?
Make a list of the people in your life that you interact with regularly.
Do any of these people suffer a severe lack of integrity?
Consider how you might limit interaction with them.
Choose a cause near and dear to your heart.
This cause should fit in with the values you brainstormed earlier.
Figure out a way that yo can support this cause and take the first steps towards doing so.
Additional Reading (Aff)
The Integrity Advantage
Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality
Integrity, Honesty and Truth Seeking
Influencing With Integrity
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Journal about your experiences
Journaling is a great way to not only learn more about your own integrity but to look at your values and everything else in life.
If you don’t know anything about journaling, you can read this post with Journaling Tips.
Also take a look at the printable journals we have available right here.
Thank you for reading Living With Greater Integrity, wishing you all the best in life, love, happiness and abundance.
