Personal Bill of Rights
Added 2024-09-09 09:02:34 +0000 UTCThis is an excerpt from The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by E.J. Bourne. It's been a treasure for me over the years, so I thought I'd share it.
I have the right to ask for what I need.
I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can’t meet.
I have the right to express my feelings, both positive and negative.
I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.
I have the right to change my mind.
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’ behavior, 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.
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 make 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 happy.
