ApologizeTake abreak andtalk laterIs theproblemtemporary?Weighthe prosand consAskquestionsIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?Ask foradviceIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsChangethe viewof theproblemWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Avoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forThinkabout whyits aproblemPut thesolutioninto actionDifferentiatefact fromopinionStick tothe issueand listenRule out anyobvious pooroptionsLearnfromchallengesBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedWalkaway froma negativesituationCreatepersonalboundariesThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationShare yourperceptionsIdentifythe causeof theproblemHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Was myplanrealistic?What changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Reflecton yourdecisionIdentifythe bestoptionsDefinetheproblemThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsBrainstormsolutionsMake aroutineChooseyourbattlesIdentifythe size oftheproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopDon't jumptoconclusionsDon't takethingspersonallyPracticeintegrityandmoralityWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Who canhelp meresolve thisproblem?Use athird partyif neededIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsWrite downgoals foreachproblemTry differentapproachesto a problemAm I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?Make alist ofalternativeoptionsApologizeTake abreak andtalk laterIs theproblemtemporary?Weighthe prosand consAskquestionsIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?Ask foradviceIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsChangethe viewof theproblemWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Avoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forThinkabout whyits aproblemPut thesolutioninto actionDifferentiatefact fromopinionStick tothe issueand listenRule out anyobvious pooroptionsLearnfromchallengesBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedWalkaway froma negativesituationCreatepersonalboundariesThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationShare yourperceptionsIdentifythe causeof theproblemHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Was myplanrealistic?What changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Reflecton yourdecisionIdentifythe bestoptionsDefinetheproblemThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsBrainstormsolutionsMake aroutineChooseyourbattlesIdentifythe size oftheproblemPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopDon't jumptoconclusionsDon't takethingspersonallyPracticeintegrityandmoralityWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Who canhelp meresolve thisproblem?Use athird partyif neededIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsWrite downgoals foreachproblemTry differentapproachesto a problemAm I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?Make alist ofalternativeoptions

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