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 meet

I have the right to change my mind

I have the right to make mistakes and don’t have to be perfect

I have the right to follow my own values and standards

I have the right to express all of my feelings, both positive and negative, in a manner that will not harm others

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 feel angry and to express my anger in a responsible manner

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 to make decisions based on my feelings, beliefs and values

I have the right to my own reality

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

I have the right to be playful and frivolous

I have the right to be healthy

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

I have the right to change and grow

I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect

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

I have the right to be happy

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