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How to not misspeak

I could use some advice

I always make sure to tell the truth and never lie to people. However, when someone asks me a question I always end up misspeaking or misrepresenting information anyway, even though I never have the intention to do so.

What is causing me to do this?

For example:

If someone asks me “did you do your laundry” and I didn’t but for some reason I end up saying “yes”, or “did the doctor get back to you” and he did but for some reason I say the exact opposite which is “no”.

I don’t wake up deciding that I’m going to lie to people, but why do I end up doing it? It’s really messed up

It’s really bothering me and I don’t know how to overcome it. Could anyone help?

Thanks
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Abstraction · 61-69, M
Do you want to know the absolute cure for this? It takes courage but I'm not recommending something I don't do. I began to do this long ago and I don't misspeak ever.
Every time you say something that isn't true, go back to that person and admit it and apologise. It also takes courage then when someone asks you a question about doing laundry and you have to admit you didn't - but it's better than coming back later and admitting you lied. The unexpected thing that happens is - people respect you for doing so. It soon cures you. I don't know anyone who hasn't been dishonest at some point - we all understand it.
I'm 100% genuine about this. This is the way I live.
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