Do you know your rights? 2022
Knowing and understanding your rights and responsibilities as set out by The Bill of Rights (Chapter Two of the Constitution of South Africa), is extremely important, but just as important is understanding that you have personal rights and responsibilities for your emotional wellness.
Check the boxes below to see if your personal rights are being fulfilled.
☐ I have the right to ask without fear
☐ I have the right to say no
☐ I have the right to change my mind – it is not a sign of weakness
☐ I have the right to take risks and make mistakes
☐ I have the right to think before I speak
☐ I have the right to express my feelings
☐ I have the right to information before making an important decision
☐ I have the right to admit when I am wrong
☐ I have the right to let go over my fears and anxieties
☐ I have the right to be my own unique person
☐ I have the right to allow myself to have bad days
☐ I have the right to the truth
☐ I have the right to recognize my responsibilities for my actions
☐ I have the right to choose what’s important for me
☐ I have the right to personal development
☐ I have the right to freedom of expression
☐ I have the right to become aware of my emotions
☐ I have the right to welcome respectful disagreements
☐ I have the right to get the support that I need
☐ I have the right to feel safe
☐ I have the right to admit when I need help from other people
☐ I have the right to make and maintain friendships
☐ I have the right to feel empowered
☐ I have the right to emotional wellness
☐ I have the right to be content with myself
☐ I have the right to set my limits
☐ I have the right to spend quality time with myself
How did you do? If you could not check one or more of the boxes, talk to us.
Did you find this checklist to be useful? Tag us on social media @PROCARESA to let us know how you are fulfilling your personal rights, use the hashtag #personalbillofrights
