What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Think aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?Identifythe bestoptionsAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemMake aroutineIs theproblemtemporary?Rule out anyobvious pooroptionsPracticeintegrityandmoralityGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedIdentifythe size oftheproblemIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsThinkabout whyits aproblemHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Identifythe causeof theproblemLearnfromchallengesThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationWas myplanrealistic?Make alist ofalternativeoptionsPut thesolutioninto actionDifferentiatefact fromopinionTry differentapproachesto a problemCreatepersonalboundariesAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forAsk foradviceUse athird partyif neededWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Reflecton yourdecisionWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Stick tothe issueand listenDefinetheproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsShare yourperceptionsChangethe viewof theproblemChooseyourbattlesTake abreak andtalk laterWalkaway froma negativesituationDon't jumptoconclusionsWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Am I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?BrainstormsolutionsAskquestionsWeighthe prosand consWrite downgoals foreachproblemApologizeDon't takethingspersonallyIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?Think aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?Identifythe bestoptionsAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemMake aroutineIs theproblemtemporary?Rule out anyobvious pooroptionsPracticeintegrityandmoralityGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedIdentifythe size oftheproblemIf somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsThinkabout whyits aproblemHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Identifythe causeof theproblemLearnfromchallengesThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationWas myplanrealistic?Make alist ofalternativeoptionsPut thesolutioninto actionDifferentiatefact fromopinionTry differentapproachesto a problemCreatepersonalboundariesAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forAsk foradviceUse athird partyif neededWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Reflecton yourdecisionWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Stick tothe issueand listenDefinetheproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsShare yourperceptionsChangethe viewof theproblemChooseyourbattlesTake abreak andtalk laterWalkaway froma negativesituationDon't jumptoconclusionsWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?Am I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?BrainstormsolutionsAskquestionsWeighthe prosand consWrite downgoals foreachproblemApologizeDon't takethingspersonallyIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?

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