- I have a right to ask for what I want or need – others have the right to say no
- I have a right to say no when others ask me to do something for them – they have a right to ask
- I have a right to put myself first sometimes
- I have a right to express my own opinions
- I have a right to change my mind when I need to
- I have a right to ask for more information when I don’t understand
- I have a right to be treated with respect
- I have a right to use my time in my own way
- I have a right to decide how I will use my own money
- I have a right to be heard
It’s really useful to know your rights – makes being assertive so much easier! Feel free to add more to the list that are relevant to your life and may be useful for others to know about.