AvoidavoidablesufferingDo therightthingPray orMeditateHave aroutineAvoidtriggersSpendtime withfamilyListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Have thecourage tochange whatyou canLive andLet LiveShowempathyfor othersKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresCreatesomethingShare yourtalentswith othersNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeBeassertiveNoticeyourpatternsBe awareof yourthoughtsCall afriendManageyour timewith ascheduleBeopen-mindedLeave abadsituationSeekunderstandingnot blameAccept thethings youcannotchangeEat abalanceddietPracticenewthingsRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipPracticepatienceAsk forhelpTryprogressiverelaxationSingoutloudKnow thatit's okayto cryBe honestwithyourselfand othersLearnsomethingnewLearn fromexperiencePracticeGratitudeUsegroundingwhenneededBepersistentUsePositiveSelf-TalkAttendsupportgroupmeetingsUse "IMessages"FirstThingsFirstBe withpositivepeopleListentomusicRewardyourselfLaughLet itgoRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceRead agoodbookSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorBe kindtoothersList youroptions andchoose thebestListento yourneedsExerciseNoticeyourmoodRespectyourselfDon'tdrink oruse drugsThink of theconsequencesSet goodboundariesCorrectyourthinkingTalkyourselfthrough itKnowyourstrengthsAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsKnow thatno feelingis finalTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsWorktowardyour goalsSleep 7-9hourseverynightRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryManageemotionaland physicalpainIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BAvoidavoidablesufferingDo therightthingPray orMeditateHave aroutineAvoidtriggersSpendtime withfamilyListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Have thecourage tochange whatyou canLive andLet LiveShowempathyfor othersKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresCreatesomethingShare yourtalentswith othersNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeBeassertiveNoticeyourpatternsBe awareof yourthoughtsCall afriendManageyour timewith ascheduleBeopen-mindedLeave abadsituationSeekunderstandingnot blameAccept thethings youcannotchangeEat abalanceddietPracticenewthingsRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipPracticepatienceAsk forhelpTryprogressiverelaxationSingoutloudKnow thatit's okayto cryBe honestwithyourselfand othersLearnsomethingnewLearn fromexperiencePracticeGratitudeUsegroundingwhenneededBepersistentUsePositiveSelf-TalkAttendsupportgroupmeetingsUse "IMessages"FirstThingsFirstBe withpositivepeopleListentomusicRewardyourselfLaughLet itgoRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceRead agoodbookSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorBe kindtoothersList youroptions andchoose thebestListento yourneedsExerciseNoticeyourmoodRespectyourselfDon'tdrink oruse drugsThink of theconsequencesSet goodboundariesCorrectyourthinkingTalkyourselfthrough itKnowyourstrengthsAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsKnow thatno feelingis finalTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsWorktowardyour goalsSleep 7-9hourseverynightRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryManageemotionaland physicalpainIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan B

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