How To Develop Integrity- A Core Value
Integrity is an act of living true to your morals and being honest. Not just to others, but also yourself. It is about doing the right thing, knowing that no one is going to know whether you did it or not. Follow this guide to develop integrity within yourself.
What is Integrity?
“Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. Integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness of one’s actions.”- Wikipedia
When we live our lives with integrity, it means that we are honest and our actions speak for what we believe in. Living with Integrity shows that we make consistently good choices throughout our lives….even when no one is watching.
Why Is Integrity Important?
There are several reasons why living with integrity is important.
By being consistent with doing the right thing, we become transparent and have nothing to hide. Life is easier when we have integrity. Trust starts with integrity and affects all areas of your life including family and friends, career, and honesty with yourself!
Having integrity gains trust with people both in our personal and professional lives. We are dependable and others trust us. We become role models as we hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Therefore one can become successful.
Who would you want to follow? A leader that is charming, but often doesn’t keep their word, or one who admits when they are wrong, chooses to do the right thing and keeps their word?
By being a person with integrity, you gain trust and loyalty from others.
When you have personal integrity, you are true to yourself and live a more meaningful life. When you set a goal, you follow through with it.
How To Develop Integrity
- Define Your Values- What values are important to you now and what is the kind of person you want your legacy to be? Start by reading Identify Your Core Values and Find Clarity to clarify your values.
- Analyze Your Choices-Do your choices fit your core values you defined? When you have integrity you make solid choices when you aren’t being watched. Take time to question your choices and if you would feel right about that decision. Would other’s be able to trust you with the decision you are making?
- Encourage Integrity-Spend time getting to know yourself and what you believe in. When you have a strong sense of self, you become confident and have clarity about your core values. Look to develop friendships and working partnerships with others who also demonstrate integrity. People with integrity will support your sound choices.
Affirmations To Develop Integrity
- I am the epitome of Integrity, and am always open, honest, and forward with my words and actions.
- I am true to my word.
- By being honest with myself and others, I demonstrate integrity.
- I will live each day with integrity by honoring my commitments to others and myself.
- By being impeccable with my word, I speak with integrity.
- Conducting myself with integrity, I gain respect from others. I am firm and consistent with my beliefs and values.
- By accepting total responsibility for my actions, I demonstrate integrity.
- I always endeavor to do the right thing.
- Integrity allows me to align myself with the highest good for all.
Quotes To Develop Integrity
Books For Integrity
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Creating a Life of Integrity
Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality
Further Tips To Develop Integrity
A few more tips to develop integrity include:
- Avoid those little white lies. Always tell the truth.
- Take responsibility for your actions and make it right with others
- Keep your word- don’t make promises you cannot keep.
You may also like to read these articles about values.
