Askdirectly ifthere is aproblemAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forIdentifythe bestoptionsWrite downgoals foreachproblemWhat will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Don't takethingspersonallyAskquestionsDon't jumptoconclusionsChooseyourbattlesThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationWeighthe prosand consHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Is theproblemtemporary?Am I seeingthe resultsthat I wantto see?Try differentapproachesto aproblemCreatepersonalboundariesWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Share yourperceptionsThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsWas myplanrealistic?Take abreak andtalk laterPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopStick tothe issueand listenIdentifythe causeof theproblemIdentifythe size oftheproblemBrainstormsolutionsMake alist ofalternativeoptionsChangethe viewof theproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsDifferentiatefact fromopinionGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedApologizeUse athird partyif neededWalkaway froma negativesituationIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?What is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Ask foradviceWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?If somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsDefinetheproblemLearnfromchallengesWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?PracticeintegrityandmoralityPut thesolutioninto actionThinkabout whyits aproblemReflecton yourdecisionIdentify andvalidateyourfeelingsMake aroutineRule outany obviouspooroptionsAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forIdentifythe bestoptionsWrite downgoals foreachproblemWhat will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Don't takethingspersonallyAskquestionsDon't jumptoconclusionsChooseyourbattlesThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationWeighthe prosand consHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Is theproblemtemporary?Am I seeingthe resultsthat I wantto see?Try differentapproachesto aproblemCreatepersonalboundariesWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Share yourperceptionsThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsWas myplanrealistic?Take abreak andtalk laterPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopStick tothe issueand listenIdentifythe causeof theproblemIdentifythe size oftheproblemBrainstormsolutionsMake alist ofalternativeoptionsChangethe viewof theproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsDifferentiatefact fromopinionGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedApologizeUse athird partyif neededWalkaway froma negativesituationIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?What is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Ask foradviceWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?If somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsDefinetheproblemLearnfromchallengesWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?PracticeintegrityandmoralityPut thesolutioninto actionThinkabout whyits aproblemReflecton yourdecisionIdentify andvalidateyourfeelingsMake aroutineRule outany obviouspooroptions

Problem Solving Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Ask directly if there is a problem
  2. Avoid giving the person attention that they are looking for
  3. Identify the best options
  4. Write down goals for each problem
  5. What will the situation look like when the problem is solved?
  6. Don't take things personally
  7. Ask questions
  8. Don't jump to conclusions
  9. Choose your battles
  10. Think about everyone's feelings in the situation
  11. Weigh the pros and cons
  12. How can i get my needs met while being mindful of others?
  13. Is the problem temporary?
  14. Am I seeing the results that I want to see?
  15. Try different approaches to a problem
  16. Create personal boundaries
  17. What are my needs and wants around this issue?
  18. Share your perceptions
  19. Think about the long term effects of your actions
  20. Was my plan realistic?
  21. Take a break and talk later
  22. Practice personal boundaries and ask someone to stop
  23. Stick to the issue and listen
  24. Identify the cause of the problem
  25. Identify the size of the problem
  26. Brainstorm solutions
  27. Make a list of alternative options
  28. Change the view of the problem
  29. Brainstorm short and long term solutions
  30. Differentiate fact from opinion
  31. Gather information on the perceptions of everyone involved
  32. Apologize
  33. Use a third party if needed
  34. Walk away from a negative situation
  35. Is this problem a threat to my life?
  36. What is the best thing I can do to resolve this problem?
  37. Ask for advice
  38. Who can help me resolve this problem?
  39. If something is not clear take the time to ask questions
  40. Define the problem
  41. Learn from challenges
  42. What changes should be made to avoid this problem in the fulure?
  43. Practice integrity and morality
  44. Put the solution into action
  45. Think about why its a problem
  46. Reflect on your decision
  47. Identify and validate your feelings
  48. Make a routine
  49. Rule out any obvious poor options