The STOPLight

My human rights

My assertive human rights:

1. I have the right to have feelings and to express them. I don't have to justify them or apologize for them.
2. I have the right to judge my own behavior, thoughts, and emotions and I take responsibility for them.
3. I have the right to be treated with respect and to be listened to seriously.
4. I have the right to be imperfect. Being imperfect does not make me worthless.
   • I have the right to change my mind.
   • I have the right to say, "I don't know" and "I don't understand."
   • I have the right to make illogical decisions.
   • I have the right to make both little and big mistakes and to take responsibility for them.
   • I am unable to do everything.
   • I am unable to solve everybody's problems.
   • I can't please all people at all times.
5. I have the right to set my own priorities.
6. I have the right to say no without feeling guilty.
7. I have the right to ask for what I want.
8. I have the right to get what I pay for.
9. I have the right to ask for information from professionals.
10. I have the right to choose not to assert myself.