Hello everyone, I am checking in for the day. It's been a good day, I haven't lied or exaggerated the truth today. I took my girlfriend and her niece to Disneyland. I was a bit nervous taking her niece out today since I haven't taken kids out in a very very long time. We had a lot of fun and I felt like me and my girlfriend bonded a little, though I know there is still a very long way to go with the healing process. Little steps at a time. I feel a bit more hopeful today.

Check in another long work weekend so far so good, I hope everyone can have a lie free weekend, keeping busy is good and helps keep the mind from thinking negative. I been able to reduce stress and thinking of past too much, I have to focus on present and future to make sure lying doesn't occur.

Checking in and looking forward to trying out a guitar today. I am curious if anyone has given meditation a try and how it has been going for you? I'm planning to try to meditate more regularly.

I am checking in for the day. Yesterday afternoon I posted that I didn't lie but later that night I did. First, I was lying to myself about my finances. I am not doing well financially but was able to find a good job with a good company. I had hoped to rebuild everything again without having people know how bad it was for me financially. I was telling my girlfriend about this as she asked me questions. I did lie to her about one thing but a minute later I told her that I lied and then the truth.

Checking in and started my day with meditation again. I think it is helping me focus on what I am about to say and to be in the present. Becoming happy is my main priority and I think meditation is my key. Unhappiness is what has lead to my lying. Controlling the ADHD that has run my life wild is my next big challenge.

Everything is practice. Make sure to practice well.

Hi Grontho -

Glad you are doing well. Did you have a chance to listen to the YouTube lecture I sent?

Sue

I did. I think remembering that I am part of a bigger picture is crucial to keeping myself happy and not dwelling on falling apart. The video was helpful for making me think about this more as a recovery towards being aware of more than just myself. Those around me and how my actions will affect them.

I'm checking in for the day. It's been a rough day. No matter how optimistic I am, when I talk with my girlfriend, I can feel so much anger, sadness, and betrayal. I destroyed the trust I had with her and I'm not sure how to repair it. My top priority is trying to change myself and repair our relationship, but she commented today that I need to focus the energy I am spending on us towards myself. Other than that, I'm still looking to find myself and some inner peace.

Starting off my day with some meditation again. It is nice to take some time to look at myself and gain peace a little at a time. Learning to keep trying new things and challenging myself to become focused is my current goal. Little steps. Frustration and ego are the enemy.

I had a good talk with my girlfriend today and I have finally realize how selfish I am being for wanting to force her into working on our relationship when she clearly needs her space and time to heal. I feel more hopeful today about the future.

Talking to yourself in the third person is an interesting strategy that I am going to use for myself. I suggest others give it a shot.
Example: You tell someone you know about a subject so you don't look dumb by being ignorant of it. Then you think to yourself "Wow I am lying again."
Instead I suggest you refer to yourself by name in your thoughts.
"Wow Sam you are lying again." This creates a fictional 3rd self that can make it easier to be kind to yourself. I heard about this on NPR and want to implement it more. Give it a shot!
I am going to keep meditating and get kinder with myself.
Make sure to stay active. I can't say I have been but I have to and so do you.

Hi I'm Natalie and I'm a liar, and that is possibly the first honest thing I've said today. I feel very relieved to admit that I'm a liar in an environment where others understand my issues. I'm hoping I can grow as a result of being in this group.

My name is Nic and I'm a liar. I nearly had a full day, but I blew it all a couple hours ago. Starting over.

Checking in for the day. I downloaded two audio books, 'You Can Heal Your Life' and 'The Six Pillars Of Self Esteem'. I'll be starting 'You Can Heal You Life' tomorrow.

Hi, I am Rafael and liar and as of yesterday my lies caught up to me and my life is about to fall apart. Just started law school and moved to DC and now its all falling apart.

I have been host for 4 hours.