December 04, 2014

PERSONAL BILL OF RIGHTS

I received this at my Red Rock appointment - and thought it was something every needs in their lives. Feel free to print it out and put it up in your house. I know I am going to frame it. 

Sometimes we forget we have rights - especially when we are in the middle of a situation we can't control, or we can't get out of.  But this is a good reminder that we do, indeed, have rights. So take a few and read it. 

1  I have the right to ask for what I want

2  I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can't meet

3  I have the right to express all my feelings, positive or negative

4  I have the right to change my mind

5  I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect

6  I have the right to follow my own values and standards

7  I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe, or it violates my values.

8  I have the right to determine my own priorities

9  I have the right not to be responsible for others behavior, actions, feelings, or problems

10  I have the right to expect honesty from others

11  I have the right to be angry at someone I love

12  I have the right to be uniquely myself

13  I have the right to feel scared and say "I'm afraid"

14  I have the right to say "I don't know"

15  I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behaviors

16  I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings

17  I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time

18  I have the right to be playful and frivolous

19  I have the right to be healthier than those around me

20 I have the right to be in a non-abusive environment

21  I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people

22  I have the right to change and grow

23  I have the right to have my needs and wants respected by others

24  I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect

25  I have the right to be happy

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