RespectyourselfShowempathyfor othersFirstThingsFirstPracticenewthingsPracticepatienceNoticeyourpatternsLet itgoAvoidavoidablesufferingUsegroundingwhenneededRead agoodbookCorrectyourthinkingCall afriendLeave abadsituationTryprogressiverelaxationListento yourneedsSet goodboundariesRewardyourselfSingoutloudRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipAccept thethings youcannotchangeListentomusicRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryBe kindtoothersNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryListen tofeedback.Listenagain.LaughRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresBeopen-mindedLearn fromexperienceBepersistentLearnsomethingnewManageyour timewith ascheduleUsePositiveSelf-TalkManageemotionaland physicalpainShare yourtalentswith othersAttendsupportgroupmeetingsHave thecourage tochange whatyou canPray orMeditateNoticeyourmoodList youroptions andchoose thebestLive andLet LiveWorktowardyour goalsBe awareof yourthoughtsAsk forhelpIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BThink of theconsequencesCreatesomethingSpendtime withfamilyDo therightthingKnowyourstrengthsSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorSleep 7-9hourseverynightHave aroutineKnow thatno feelingis finalAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsExerciseBe withpositivepeopleTalkyourselfthrough itBeassertiveTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsUse "IMessages"AvoidtriggersKnow thatit's okayto cryEat abalanceddietPracticeGratitudeBe honestwithyourselfand othersDon'tdrink oruse drugsSeekunderstandingnot blameRespectyourselfShowempathyfor othersFirstThingsFirstPracticenewthingsPracticepatienceNoticeyourpatternsLet itgoAvoidavoidablesufferingUsegroundingwhenneededRead agoodbookCorrectyourthinkingCall afriendLeave abadsituationTryprogressiverelaxationListento yourneedsSet goodboundariesRewardyourselfSingoutloudRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipAccept thethings youcannotchangeListentomusicRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryBe kindtoothersNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryListen tofeedback.Listenagain.LaughRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresBeopen-mindedLearn fromexperienceBepersistentLearnsomethingnewManageyour timewith ascheduleUsePositiveSelf-TalkManageemotionaland physicalpainShare yourtalentswith othersAttendsupportgroupmeetingsHave thecourage tochange whatyou canPray orMeditateNoticeyourmoodList youroptions andchoose thebestLive andLet LiveWorktowardyour goalsBe awareof yourthoughtsAsk forhelpIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BThink of theconsequencesCreatesomethingSpendtime withfamilyDo therightthingKnowyourstrengthsSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorSleep 7-9hourseverynightHave aroutineKnow thatno feelingis finalAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsExerciseBe withpositivepeopleTalkyourselfthrough itBeassertiveTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsUse "IMessages"AvoidtriggersKnow thatit's okayto cryEat abalanceddietPracticeGratitudeBe honestwithyourselfand othersDon'tdrink oruse drugsSeekunderstandingnot blame

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