Honest

What does being honest mean?

Acknowledging when we are wrong and taking responsibility.

If I am being Honest I can:

• Say hard things with kindness.
• Be honest even when it’s difficult to be.
• Be peaceful and calm and help others experience this.
• Know honesty is more powerful.
• Facilitate free, open and honest group discussion.
• Do what I say I am going to do.
• Not opt-out when things are difficult.
• Build trust with others.
• Take time with others to ensure that they feel valued and have been heard.
• Work hard to truly understand different people’s perspectives.

Activities:

• Think about a time that you were honest (even if you didn’t want to be!)
• Think about a time when you were wrong – what happened? Could you do something differently next time?
• Think about something you find really important – now consider someone who feels the opposite and think about why that might be.
• Who would you describe as honest? Draw a picture of them and write down their characteristics.
• Write an honest review – a book, a film, food you’ve eaten.
• When watching a panel show, think about what you might say if you were the judge. How could you be honest but not hurt their feelings at the same time?