Permission Slips - Interactive Worksheet

Permission Slips

Write yourself official permissions to feel, want, and ask for what you need without guilt or apology

Understanding Self-Permission

Many of us learned that we need permission from others to have feelings, desires, or needs. This worksheet helps you reclaim your authority to give yourself permission for the full range of human experiences. You are the ultimate authority on what you need and deserve.

Create Your Official Permission Slips

Click on each category to create personalized permission slips:

πŸ’­ Permission to Feel
Authorization to experience and express your emotions fully
OFFICIAL PERMISSION TO FEEL
Emotional Expression Authorization
I, , hereby grant myself full permission to feel without justification, explanation, or apology.

I acknowledge that all emotions are valid messengers and I deserve to experience the full spectrum of human feelings, including .

I release myself from the need to suppress, minimize, or apologize for my emotional experiences.
Authorized Signature
Date of Authorization
🌟 Permission to Want
Authorization to have desires and pursue what brings you joy
OFFICIAL PERMISSION TO WANT
Desire & Pursuit Authorization
I, , officially authorize myself to want without shame, guilt, or the need to justify my desires.

I recognize that wanting is a natural human experience and my desires matter simply because they are mine. I give myself permission to pursue with enthusiasm and confidence.

I release the belief that wanting makes me selfish, greedy, or "too much."
Authorized Signature
Date of Authorization
πŸ—£οΈ Permission to Ask
Authorization to request help, support, and what you need
OFFICIAL PERMISSION TO ASK
Request & Support Authorization
I, , grant myself complete permission to ask for without over-explaining, minimizing, or apologizing for having needs.

I acknowledge that asking for help is a sign of wisdom and self-awareness, not weakness. I deserve support, especially with .

I release the belief that I must handle everything alone or that my needs are burdens to others.
Authorized Signature
Date of Authorization
🚧 Permission to Set Boundaries
Authorization to protect your energy, time, and wellbeing
OFFICIAL PERMISSION FOR BOUNDARIES
Protection & Limits Authorization
I, , authorize myself to set clear boundaries around without guilt, over-explanation, or fear of disapproval.

I recognize that boundaries are acts of self-care and respect, not selfishness. I give myself permission to say "no" to and "yes" to what nourishes me.

I release the obligation to sacrifice my wellbeing for others' comfort.
Authorized Signature
Date of Authorization
πŸ›Œ Permission to Rest
Authorization to slow down, relax, and prioritize your wellbeing
OFFICIAL PERMISSION TO REST
Restoration & Recovery Authorization
I, , grant myself unconditional permission to rest when I need to, including without earning it through productivity or accomplishment.

I acknowledge that rest is not laziness but essential self-care. I deserve to without guilt or the need to justify my human need for restoration.

I release the belief that my worth is tied to constant productivity.
Authorized Signature
Date of Authorization
🌱 Permission to Make Mistakes
Authorization to be human, learn, and grow through imperfection
OFFICIAL PERMISSION FOR IMPERFECTION
Learning & Growth Authorization
I, , hereby authorize myself to make mistakes, especially , without self-attack, shame spirals, or catastrophic thinking.

I recognize that mistakes are essential to learning and growth. I give myself permission to be a beginner, to not know everything, and to as part of my human experience.

I release the unrealistic expectation of perfection and embrace my beautifully imperfect humanity.
Authorized Signature
Date of Authorization

Quick Permission Collection

🏦 Permission Bank

Click on ready-made permissions that resonate with you:

"I give myself permission to change my mind."
"I give myself permission to be seen and heard."
"I give myself permission to take up space."
"I give myself permission to disappoint others sometimes."
"I give myself permission to not have all the answers."
"I give myself permission to prioritize my needs."
"I give myself permission to be exactly where I am in my journey."
"I give myself permission to outgrow relationships that no longer serve me."
"I give myself permission to receive love and support."
"I give myself permission to trust my intuition."

Understanding Permission Barriers

πŸ” Authority Analysis

🎭 Permission Practice Scenarios

Scenario 1: Saying No

A friend asks you to help them move, but you're exhausted and need rest.

Scenario 2: Expressing Feelings

You're hurt by a comment someone made, but worried about being "too sensitive."

Scenario 3: Asking for Help

You're struggling with a project at work but afraid to ask for assistance.

πŸ“… Weekly Permission Practice Tracker

Track how you use your permission slips this week:

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

Reflection & Integration

Permission Practice Commitments

Choose ways to actively use your permission slips:

Post my most important permission slip where I can see it daily
Read one permission slip each morning as part of my routine
Use a permission slip before doing something that typically causes guilt
Share one permission slip with a trusted friend or therapist
Practice one specific permission in a real-life situation this week
Create additional permission slips for specific situations that arise
Remind myself "I have permission" when I notice guilt or hesitation
Celebrate each time I honor one of my permission slips

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