1. I take responsibility for my actions even when I expect the results may be personally unpleasant or uncomfortable.

2. I don’t make excuses for my actions. When I have made a mistake, I face up to it with confidence.

3. I make it a point to tell the truth, even when it would be just as easy to say nothing.

4. I speak my mind even when I know I may not be accepted, understood or well-liked.

5. I am straightforward and respectful in my communication with people and never resort to being passive-aggressive.

6. When I realize I have acted out of integrity, I do not rationalize my behavior and move on. I own up to my actions not only internally, but also with the people I may have affected, despite any potentially negative consequences that may affect me.

7. I deal with unpleasant situations up front and have no unresolved issues (bills, taxes, relationships, etc.) that are at loose ends and without closure.

8. When I compromise in life, I never feel like I go too far and sell out my values.

9. I don’t lose sleep over, become obsessed with, or avoid issues altogether; I face them head on.

10. When I try to sell someone something (an idea, a service, my choice of movie), I do not avoid eye contact, blush, stammer or hesitate.

11. When I notice other people’s errors, I don’t feel the need to quickly point them out.

12. I don’t feel separate, alone or isolated from others.