[header] How to stop lying [title] Figure out why you lie. [step] People often develop the habit of lying from a very early age. Perhaps you learned as a child that you could get your way more often if you lied, and you continued the practice as a teenager and beyond as a way to navigate the difficult situations we all encounter in life. 
Knowing the root cause of your lying is the first step to making a change. [substeps] Do you lie as a way to gain control over situations? When you can see a clear path to getting what you want through telling a lie, telling the truth is tough.