This is a useful exercise to start the process of allowing yourself to think of your needs first instead of continually putting others needs before your own.

The bill of rights is also a good exercise to alleviate guilt.
It is important to emphasize that these are basic human rights they do not need to be earned or justified.

These are your fundamental rights and privileges that are considered important and essential by you.
Try making a list of your bill of rights.

Give yourself permission to acknowledge your rights.
If you have difficulty start by writing the bill of rights for your child, friend or loved one.
Then challenge yourself to see that you are entitled to the same rights.

Below is a sample bill of rights.

● I have the right to:
● Make mistakes
● Put myself first occasionally
● Change my mind
● Be respected
● Be happy
● Take charge and control over my life
● Everyone else has the same rights too.

• Gretchen Nether field.