Learn fromexperienceSeekunderstandingnot blameAttendsupportgroupmeetingsListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Don'tdrink oruse drugsBe awareof yourthoughtsKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresListentomusicShowempathyfor othersSpendtime withfamilyRespectyourselfCreatesomethingWorktowardyour goalsPracticeGratitudeKnow thatno feelingis finalManageemotionaland physicalpainNoticeyourmoodIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BAsk forhelpTalkyourselfthrough itHave thecourage tochange whatyou canSingoutloudBe kindtoothersKnow thatit's okayto cryLearnsomethingnewRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryExerciseRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeEat abalanceddietBeopen-mindedAvoidtriggersNoticeyourpatternsUse "IMessages"Listento yourneedsLeave abadsituationBe withpositivepeopleAccept thethings youcannotchangeTryprogressiverelaxationRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspacePracticepatienceBeassertiveAvoidavoidablesufferingUsePositiveSelf-TalkManageyour timewith aschedulePracticenewthingsRewardyourselfRead agoodbookSet goodboundariesLive andLet LiveShare yourtalentswith othersTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsCall afriendBe honestwithyourselfand othersLet itgoSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorUsegroundingwhenneededFirstThingsFirstLaughSleep 7-9hourseverynightCorrectyourthinkingList youroptions andchoose thebestBepersistentAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryPray orMeditateKnowyourstrengthsThink of theconsequencesDo therightthingHave aroutineLearn fromexperienceSeekunderstandingnot blameAttendsupportgroupmeetingsListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Don'tdrink oruse drugsBe awareof yourthoughtsKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresListentomusicShowempathyfor othersSpendtime withfamilyRespectyourselfCreatesomethingWorktowardyour goalsPracticeGratitudeKnow thatno feelingis finalManageemotionaland physicalpainNoticeyourmoodIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BAsk forhelpTalkyourselfthrough itHave thecourage tochange whatyou canSingoutloudBe kindtoothersKnow thatit's okayto cryLearnsomethingnewRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryExerciseRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeEat abalanceddietBeopen-mindedAvoidtriggersNoticeyourpatternsUse "IMessages"Listento yourneedsLeave abadsituationBe withpositivepeopleAccept thethings youcannotchangeTryprogressiverelaxationRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspacePracticepatienceBeassertiveAvoidavoidablesufferingUsePositiveSelf-TalkManageyour timewith aschedulePracticenewthingsRewardyourselfRead agoodbookSet goodboundariesLive andLet LiveShare yourtalentswith othersTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsCall afriendBe honestwithyourselfand othersLet itgoSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorUsegroundingwhenneededFirstThingsFirstLaughSleep 7-9hourseverynightCorrectyourthinkingList youroptions andchoose thebestBepersistentAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryPray orMeditateKnowyourstrengthsThink of theconsequencesDo therightthingHave aroutine

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