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Personal Bill of Rights                                            ~ Author Unknown ~

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1. I have the right to ask for what I want.

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2. I have the right to say no to requests or demands I cannot meet.

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

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4. I have the right to change my mind.

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

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

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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.

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8. I have the right to determine my own priorities.

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

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10. I have the right to expect honesty from others.

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

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12. I have the right to be uniquely myself.

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

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

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

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

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

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18. I have the right to be playful and frivolous.

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

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

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

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22. I have the right to change and grow.

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

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

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25. I have the right to be happy.

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 ~ Author Unknown ~

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