Friday, June 28, 2013

My Personal Bill of Rights.


I have the right to ask for what I want.
I have the right to say no to requests or demands I cannot or am unwilling to meet.
I have the right to express all of my feelings, positive or negative.
I have the right to change my mind.
I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.
I have the right to follow my own values and standards.
I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe, or it violates my values.
I have the right to determine my own priorities.
I have the right NOT to be responsible for others’ behaviors, actions, feelings or problems.
I have the right to expect honesty from others.
I have the right to be angry at someone I love.
I have the right to be uniquely myself.
I have the right to feel scared and say, “I’m afraid.”
I have the right to say, “I don’t know.”
I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behavior and choices.
I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings.
I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time.
I have the right to be playful and frivolous.
I have the right to be healthier than those around me.
I have the right to be in a non-abusive environment.
I have the right to choose my friends and be comfortable around people.
I have the right to change and grow.
I have the right to have my needs and wants respected by others.
I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
I have the right to be deeply centered and peaceful.
I have the right to be happy.
I have the right to exercise these rights without retaliation.