Takeresponsibilityfor youractionsNoticeyourmoodTryprogressiverelaxationRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresKnowyourstrengthsListentomusicBeopen-mindedRespectyourselfRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceList youroptions andchoose thebestLet itgoUsePositiveSelf-TalkUse "IMessages"Think of theconsequencesListento yourneedsBepersistentShowempathyfor othersBe withpositivepeopleKnow thatno feelingis finalBe honestwithyourselfand othersAvoidtriggersCorrectyourthinkingLeave abadsituationPracticenewthingsSingoutloudSleep 7-9hourseverynightPracticeGratitudeAsk forhelpHave thecourage tochange whatyou canDon'tdrink oruse drugsRead agoodbookEat abalanceddietAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BShare yourtalentswith othersLive andLet LiveGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryDo therightthingManageemotionaland physicalpainExerciseRewardyourselfCreatesomethingSet goodboundariesAttendsupportgroupmeetingsKnow thatit's okayto crySpendtime withfamilyAvoidavoidablesufferingLearnsomethingnewNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeNoticeyourpatternsLearn fromexperienceBe awareof yourthoughtsFirstThingsFirstBeassertiveUsegroundingwhenneededWorktowardyour goalsManageyour timewith ascheduleLaughAccept thethings youcannotchangeTalkyourselfthrough itCall afriendHave aroutinePracticepatienceBe kindtoothersListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Seekunderstandingnot blamePray orMeditateRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoverySmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsNoticeyourmoodTryprogressiverelaxationRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresKnowyourstrengthsListentomusicBeopen-mindedRespectyourselfRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceList youroptions andchoose thebestLet itgoUsePositiveSelf-TalkUse "IMessages"Think of theconsequencesListento yourneedsBepersistentShowempathyfor othersBe withpositivepeopleKnow thatno feelingis finalBe honestwithyourselfand othersAvoidtriggersCorrectyourthinkingLeave abadsituationPracticenewthingsSingoutloudSleep 7-9hourseverynightPracticeGratitudeAsk forhelpHave thecourage tochange whatyou canDon'tdrink oruse drugsRead agoodbookEat abalanceddietAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BShare yourtalentswith othersLive andLet LiveGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryDo therightthingManageemotionaland physicalpainExerciseRewardyourselfCreatesomethingSet goodboundariesAttendsupportgroupmeetingsKnow thatit's okayto crySpendtime withfamilyAvoidavoidablesufferingLearnsomethingnewNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeNoticeyourpatternsLearn fromexperienceBe awareof yourthoughtsFirstThingsFirstBeassertiveUsegroundingwhenneededWorktowardyour goalsManageyour timewith ascheduleLaughAccept thethings youcannotchangeTalkyourselfthrough itCall afriendHave aroutinePracticepatienceBe kindtoothersListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Seekunderstandingnot blamePray orMeditateRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoverySmile at yourreflection inthe mirror

Recovery 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. Take responsibility for your actions
  2. Notice your mood
  3. Try progressive relaxation
  4. Remember single is better than a bad relationship
  5. Know that setbacks aren't failures
  6. Know your strengths
  7. Listen to music
  8. Be open-minded
  9. Respect yourself
  10. Remember you always have a safe mental space
  11. List your options and choose the best
  12. Let it go
  13. Use Positive Self-Talk
  14. Use "I Messages"
  15. Think of the consequences
  16. Listen to your needs
  17. Be persistent
  18. Show empathy for others
  19. Be with positive people
  20. Know that no feeling is final
  21. Be honest with yourself and others
  22. Avoid triggers
  23. Correct your thinking
  24. Leave a bad situation
  25. Practice new things
  26. Sing out loud
  27. Sleep 7-9 hours every night
  28. Practice Gratitude
  29. Ask for help
  30. Have the courage to change what you can
  31. Don't drink or use drugs
  32. Read a good book
  33. Eat a balanced diet
  34. Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings and choose healthy actions
  35. If Plan A doesn't work, try Plan B
  36. Share your talents with others
  37. Live and Let Live
  38. Get a sponsor or other person who understands recovery
  39. Do the right thing
  40. Manage emotional and physical pain
  41. Exercise
  42. Reward yourself
  43. Create something
  44. Set good boundaries
  45. Attend support group meetings
  46. Know that it's okay to cry
  47. Spend time with family
  48. Avoid avoidable suffering
  49. Learn something new
  50. Notice if you are irritable or argumentative
  51. Notice your patterns
  52. Learn from experience
  53. Be aware of your thoughts
  54. First Things First
  55. Be assertive
  56. Use grounding when needed
  57. Work toward your goals
  58. Manage your time with a schedule
  59. Laugh
  60. Accept the things you cannot change
  61. Talk yourself through it
  62. Call a friend
  63. Have a routine
  64. Practice patience
  65. Be kind to others
  66. Listen to feedback. Listen again.
  67. Seek understanding not blame
  68. Pray or Meditate
  69. Remember the benefits of abstinence and recovery
  70. Smile at your reflection in the mirror