Identifythe size oftheproblemApologizeAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationDefinetheproblemStick tothe issueand listenMake aroutineRule outany obviouspooroptionsChooseyourbattlesReflecton yourdecisionIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Take abreak andtalk laterWhat will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Identifythe causeof theproblemAsk foradviceWalkaway froma negativesituationThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsDon't jumptoconclusionsCreatepersonalboundariesAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forIdentify andvalidateyourfeelingsBrainstormsolutionsAm I seeingthe resultsthat I wantto see?Write downgoals foreachproblemThinkabout whyits aproblemDifferentiatefact fromopinionIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?Share yourperceptionsBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsUse athird partyif neededWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?PracticeintegrityandmoralityWeighthe prosand consIdentifythe bestoptionsWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Changethe viewof theproblemTry differentapproachesto aproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedAskquestionsLearnfromchallengesHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Put thesolutioninto actionMake alist ofalternativeoptionsDon't takethingspersonallyIs theproblemtemporary?What is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Was myplanrealistic?Identifythe size oftheproblemApologizeAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationDefinetheproblemStick tothe issueand listenMake aroutineRule outany obviouspooroptionsChooseyourbattlesReflecton yourdecisionIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Take abreak andtalk laterWhat will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Identifythe causeof theproblemAsk foradviceWalkaway froma negativesituationThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsDon't jumptoconclusionsCreatepersonalboundariesAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forIdentify andvalidateyourfeelingsBrainstormsolutionsAm I seeingthe resultsthat I wantto see?Write downgoals foreachproblemThinkabout whyits aproblemDifferentiatefact fromopinionIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?Share yourperceptionsBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsUse athird partyif neededWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?PracticeintegrityandmoralityWeighthe prosand consIdentifythe bestoptionsWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Changethe viewof theproblemTry differentapproachesto aproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedAskquestionsLearnfromchallengesHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Put thesolutioninto actionMake alist ofalternativeoptionsDon't takethingspersonallyIs theproblemtemporary?What is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Was myplanrealistic?

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