Personal Bill of Rights!

Sometimes, we get caught up into the everyday motion of doing and pleasing others and have to remind ourselves that we have a "right" to be happy and live our life, even if that leaves others unhappy. You are NOT  responsible others happiness and life, only yours!  This personal bill of rights is a great reminder of the things we have a right to!  Hope you enjoy! 

1. I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can’t meet.
2. I have the right to express all of my feelings, positive or negative.
3. I have the right to change my mind.
4. I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.
5. I have the right to follow my own standards and beliefs.
6. I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe, or it violates my values.
7. I have the right to determine my own priorities.
8. I have the right not to be responsible for others’ behavior, actions, feelings, or problems.
9. I have the right to expect honesty from others.
10. I have the right to be angry at someone I love.
11. I have the right to be uniquely myself.
12. I have the right to feel scared and say “I’m scared.”
13. I have the right to say “I don’t know.”
14. I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behavior.
15. I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings.
16. I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time.
17. I have the right to be playful and frivolous.
18. I have the right to be healthier than those around me.
19. I have the right to be in a non abusive environment.
20. I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people.
21. I have the right to change and grow.
22. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected by others.
23. I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
24. I have the right to be happy.