Make alist ofalternativeoptionsAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forReflecton yourdecisionIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?CreatepersonalboundariesApologizeChangethe viewof theproblemBrainstormsolutionsAskquestionsThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsAsk foradviceTake abreak andtalk laterThinkabout whyits aproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsDifferentiatefact fromopinionPracticeintegrityandmoralityDefinetheproblemAm I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?Write downgoals foreachproblemPut thesolutioninto actionDon't jumptoconclusionsWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?Use athird partyif neededIdentifythe causeof theproblemIdentifythe size oftheproblemChooseyourbattlesStick tothe issueand listenRule out anyobvious pooroptionsWalkaway froma negativesituationWas myplanrealistic?Gatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?How can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Askdirectly ifthere is aproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsIs theproblemtemporary?Share yourperceptionsDon't takethingspersonallyIdentifythe bestoptionsWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?What are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Make aroutineWeighthe prosand consIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsWhat will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Try differentapproachesto a problemLearnfromchallengesMake alist ofalternativeoptionsAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forReflecton yourdecisionIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?CreatepersonalboundariesApologizeChangethe viewof theproblemBrainstormsolutionsAskquestionsThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsAsk foradviceTake abreak andtalk laterThinkabout whyits aproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsDifferentiatefact fromopinionPracticeintegrityandmoralityDefinetheproblemAm I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?Write downgoals foreachproblemPut thesolutioninto actionDon't jumptoconclusionsWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?Use athird partyif neededIdentifythe causeof theproblemIdentifythe size oftheproblemChooseyourbattlesStick tothe issueand listenRule out anyobvious pooroptionsWalkaway froma negativesituationWas myplanrealistic?Gatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?How can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Askdirectly ifthere is aproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsIs theproblemtemporary?Share yourperceptionsDon't takethingspersonallyIdentifythe bestoptionsWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?What are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Make aroutineWeighthe prosand consIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsWhat will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Try differentapproachesto a problemLearnfromchallenges

Problem Solving 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. Make a list of alternative options
  2. Avoid giving the person attention that they are looking for
  3. Reflect on your decision
  4. Is this problem a threat to my life?
  5. Create personal boundaries
  6. Apologize
  7. Change the view of the problem
  8. Brainstorm solutions
  9. Ask questions
  10. Think about everyone's feelings in the situation
  11. Think about the long term effects of your actions
  12. Ask for advice
  13. Take a break and talk later
  14. Think about why its a problem
  15. Brainstorm short and long term solutions
  16. Differentiate fact from opinion
  17. Practice integrity and morality
  18. Define the problem
  19. Am I seeing the results that I want to see?
  20. Write down goals for each problem
  21. Put the solution into action
  22. Don't jump to conclusions
  23. Who can help me resolve this problem?
  24. Use a third party if needed
  25. Identify the cause of the problem
  26. Identify the size of the problem
  27. Choose your battles
  28. Stick to the issue and listen
  29. Rule out any obvious poor options
  30. Walk away from a negative situation
  31. Was my plan realistic?
  32. Gather information on the perceptions of everyone involved
  33. What changes should be made to avoid this problem in the fulure?
  34. How can i get my needs met while being mindful of others?
  35. Ask directly if there is a problem
  36. Practice personal boundaries and ask someone to stop
  37. Identify and validate your feelings
  38. Is the problem temporary?
  39. Share your perceptions
  40. Don't take things personally
  41. Identify the best options
  42. What is the best thing I can do to resolve this problem?
  43. What are my needs and wants around this issue?
  44. Make a routine
  45. Weigh the pros and cons
  46. If something is not clear take the time to ask questions
  47. What will the situation look like when the problem is solved?
  48. Try different approaches to a problem
  49. Learn from challenges