Write inaJournalThis tooshallpassBepersistentTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsNoticeyourpatternsPracticenewthingsBeassertiveSet goodboundariesNoticeyourmoodTalkyourselfthrough itRewardyourselfSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorListento yourneedsPlay itForwardUsegroundingwhenneededIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BDo therightthingBeopen-mindedRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceDistractandDelayCall afriendThink of theconsequencesAvoidtriggersUsePositiveSelf-TalkRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryIt Worksif YouWork ItLearnsomethingnewBe awareof yourthoughtsSleep 7-9hourseverynightDon't usealcohol orotherdrugsStay AwayfromSlipperyPlacesAccept thethings youcannotchangeShowempathyfor othersEasyDoes ItUse "IMessages"Manageemotionaland physicalpainNothingChangesif NothingChangesListentomusicGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryFirstThingsFirstKnow thatit's okayto cryList youroptions andchoose thebestMiseryisOptionalAvoidavoidablesufferingSingoutloudCorrectyourthinkingPray orMeditateEat abalanceddietManageyour timewith aschedulePracticeGratitudeAttendsupportgroupmeetingsAsk forhelpLaughRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipRead agoodbookKnow anduse yourstrengthsShare yourtalentswith othersHave thecourage tochange whatyou canSeekunderstandingnot blameAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsHave aroutineTryprogressiverelaxationNofeelingis finalLearn fromexperienceUrges areTemporaryLeave abadsituationDrinkWaterWorktowardyour goalsKnow thatno feelingis finalBe honestwithyourselfand othersNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeRespectyourselfMakeNewFriendsLet itgoExerciseSpendtime withfamilyListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Be kindtoothersThink ofFavoriteThingsSpendtimeoutsideBe withpositivepeopleKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresLive andLet LiveCreatesomethingPracticepatienceWrite inaJournalThis tooshallpassBepersistentTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsNoticeyourpatternsPracticenewthingsBeassertiveSet goodboundariesNoticeyourmoodTalkyourselfthrough itRewardyourselfSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorListento yourneedsPlay itForwardUsegroundingwhenneededIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BDo therightthingBeopen-mindedRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceDistractandDelayCall afriendThink of theconsequencesAvoidtriggersUsePositiveSelf-TalkRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryIt Worksif YouWork ItLearnsomethingnewBe awareof yourthoughtsSleep 7-9hourseverynightDon't usealcohol orotherdrugsStay AwayfromSlipperyPlacesAccept thethings youcannotchangeShowempathyfor othersEasyDoes ItUse "IMessages"Manageemotionaland physicalpainNothingChangesif NothingChangesListentomusicGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryFirstThingsFirstKnow thatit's okayto cryList youroptions andchoose thebestMiseryisOptionalAvoidavoidablesufferingSingoutloudCorrectyourthinkingPray orMeditateEat abalanceddietManageyour timewith aschedulePracticeGratitudeAttendsupportgroupmeetingsAsk forhelpLaughRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipRead agoodbookKnow anduse yourstrengthsShare yourtalentswith othersHave thecourage tochange whatyou canSeekunderstandingnot blameAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsHave aroutineTryprogressiverelaxationNofeelingis finalLearn fromexperienceUrges areTemporaryLeave abadsituationDrinkWaterWorktowardyour goalsKnow thatno feelingis finalBe honestwithyourselfand othersNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeRespectyourselfMakeNewFriendsLet itgoExerciseSpendtime withfamilyListen tofeedback.Listenagain.Be kindtoothersThink ofFavoriteThingsSpendtimeoutsideBe withpositivepeopleKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresLive andLet LiveCreatesomethingPracticepatience

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. Write in a Journal
  2. This too shall pass
  3. Be persistent
  4. Take responsibility for your actions
  5. Notice your patterns
  6. Practice new things
  7. Be assertive
  8. Set good boundaries
  9. Notice your mood
  10. Talk yourself through it
  11. Reward yourself
  12. Smile at your reflection in the mirror
  13. Listen to your needs
  14. Play it Forward
  15. Use grounding when needed
  16. If Plan A doesn't work, try Plan B
  17. Do the right thing
  18. Be open-minded
  19. Remember you always have a safe mental space
  20. Distract and Delay
  21. Call a friend
  22. Think of the consequences
  23. Avoid triggers
  24. Use Positive Self-Talk
  25. Remember the benefits of abstinence and recovery
  26. It Works if You Work It
  27. Learn something new
  28. Be aware of your thoughts
  29. Sleep 7-9 hours every night
  30. Don't use alcohol or other drugs
  31. Stay Away from Slippery Places
  32. Accept the things you cannot change
  33. Show empathy for others
  34. Easy Does It
  35. Use "I Messages"
  36. Manage emotional and physical pain
  37. Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes
  38. Listen to music
  39. Get a sponsor or other person who understands recovery
  40. First Things First
  41. Know that it's okay to cry
  42. List your options and choose the best
  43. Misery is Optional
  44. Avoid avoidable suffering
  45. Sing out loud
  46. Correct your thinking
  47. Pray or Meditate
  48. Eat a balanced diet
  49. Manage your time with a schedule
  50. Practice Gratitude
  51. Attend support group meetings
  52. Ask for help
  53. Laugh
  54. Remember single is better than a bad relationship
  55. Read a good book
  56. Know and use your strengths
  57. Share your talents with others
  58. Have the courage to change what you can
  59. Seek understanding not blame
  60. Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings and choose healthy actions
  61. Have a routine
  62. Try progressive relaxation
  63. No feeling is final
  64. Learn from experience
  65. Urges are Temporary
  66. Leave a bad situation
  67. Drink Water
  68. Work toward your goals
  69. Know that no feeling is final
  70. Be honest with yourself and others
  71. Notice if you are irritable or argumentative
  72. Respect yourself
  73. Make New Friends
  74. Let it go
  75. Exercise
  76. Spend time with family
  77. Listen to feedback. Listen again.
  78. Be kind to others
  79. Think of Favorite Things
  80. Spend time outside
  81. Be with positive people
  82. Know that setbacks aren't failures
  83. Live and Let Live
  84. Create something
  85. Practice patience