I recently realized I have a very bad habit when it comes to lying. I can be honest about little things but when I feel like something makes me look bad or if I feel like someone will judge me I have difficulty telling the full truth. I especially am nervous talking about past things I have done. I feel like this is ultimately very manipulative because I do this so other people won't perceive me as being a bad person. I want to stop lying to protect myself and be able to be open about my past actions but I'm unsure exactly how. Does anybody have advice on how to work on this?