BIPOLARBEAREXPRESS
"Add this structure to your life".
I have a right to put myself first sometimes. I have a responsibility to have a care for others and not just think of myself. I have a right to be the final judge of my feelings & accept them as legitimate. I have a responsibility not to push my feelings or judgements on others. I have a right to make mistakes. I have a responsibility to be accountable for my mistakes. I have a right to change my mind or decide on a different course of action. I have a responsibility to accept another's right to change or alter their course. I have a right to my own opinions and convictions. I have a responsibility to respect the opinions and convictions of others. I have a right to protest unfair treatment or criticism. I have the responsibility to have open and honest conversation to facilitate change. I have a right to interrupt and ask for clarification. I have a responsibility to listen and give people a chance to have their say. I have a right to negotiate for change. I have a responsibility to give and receive information to aid in change. I have a right to ask for help or emotional support. I have a responsibility not to always dump my problems on others, but utilize other resources and take ownership for my problems. I have a right to feel and express pain. I have a responsibility to accept the expression of pain others feel as valid. I have the right to ignore the advice of others. I have a responsibility to let others decide for themselves, and not take offense if they do not follow my advice. I have a right to receive formal recognition for my works and achievements.. I have a responsibility to recognize the work and achievements of others. I have a right to say no. I have a responsibility to accept no from others. I have a right to be alone, even if others would like my company. I have a responsibility to respect the rights of others to be alone, even if I want their company. I have the right not to justify myself to others. I have a responsibility to let others justify themselves to me. I have the responsibility not to take responsibility for someone elses problems. I have to take responsibility for my own problems. I have the right not to have to anticipate others needs & wishes. I have the responsibility of making & expressing my needs & wishes. I have a right to choose not to respond to a situation. I have a responsibility not to expect others to always respond to my situations.
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