Weighthe prosand consThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationAm I seeingthe resultsthat I wantto see?Write downgoals foreachproblemStick tothe issueand listenIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsChangethe viewof theproblemChooseyourbattlesTake abreak andtalk laterDifferentiatefact fromopinionMake alist ofalternativeoptionsLearnfromchallengesThinkabout whyits aproblemBrainstormsolutionsWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?CreatepersonalboundariesGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedReflecton yourdecisionUse athird partyif neededWas myplanrealistic?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?DefinetheproblemAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Identify andvalidateyourfeelingsIdentifythe causeof theproblemDon't takethingspersonallyWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Share yourperceptionsApologizeAsk foradviceMake aroutinePut thesolutioninto actionAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemWalkaway froma negativesituationIdentifythe size oftheproblemThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsDon't jumptoconclusionsIs theproblemtemporary?AskquestionsRule outany obviouspooroptionsIdentifythe bestoptionsWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Is thisproblem athreat tomy life?Try differentapproachesto aproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsPracticeintegrityandmoralityWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Weighthe prosand consThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationAm I seeingthe resultsthat I wantto see?Write downgoals foreachproblemStick tothe issueand listenIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsChangethe viewof theproblemChooseyourbattlesTake abreak andtalk laterDifferentiatefact fromopinionMake alist ofalternativeoptionsLearnfromchallengesThinkabout whyits aproblemBrainstormsolutionsWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?CreatepersonalboundariesGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedReflecton yourdecisionUse athird partyif neededWas myplanrealistic?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?DefinetheproblemAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Identify andvalidateyourfeelingsIdentifythe causeof theproblemDon't takethingspersonallyWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Share yourperceptionsApologizeAsk foradviceMake aroutinePut thesolutioninto actionAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemWalkaway froma negativesituationIdentifythe size oftheproblemThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsDon't jumptoconclusionsIs theproblemtemporary?AskquestionsRule outany obviouspooroptionsIdentifythe bestoptionsWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Is thisproblem athreat tomy life?Try differentapproachesto aproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsPracticeintegrityandmoralityWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?

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