Don't takethingspersonallyPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopChooseyourbattlesChangethe viewof theproblemGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?DefinetheproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsApologizeMake aroutineIdentifythe bestoptionsUse athird partyif neededStick tothe issueand listenWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?LearnfromchallengesWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Don't jumptoconclusionsThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsAm I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?If somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsDifferentiatefact fromopinionIdentifythe size oftheproblemWalkaway froma negativesituationWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?Ask foradviceHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Share yourperceptionsThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationIdentifythe causeof theproblemTake abreak andtalk laterPut thesolutioninto actionIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsCreatepersonalboundariesRule out anyobvious pooroptionsMake alist ofalternativeoptionsAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forWrite downgoals foreachproblemTry differentapproachesto a problemWas myplanrealistic?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?BrainstormsolutionsWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Is theproblemtemporary?PracticeintegrityandmoralityAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemWeighthe prosand consReflecton yourdecisionThinkabout whyits aproblemAskquestionsDon't takethingspersonallyPracticepersonalboundaries andask someone tostopChooseyourbattlesChangethe viewof theproblemGatherinformation onthe perceptionsof everyoneinvolvedIs thisproblem athreat tomy life?DefinetheproblemBrainstormshort andlong termsolutionsApologizeMake aroutineIdentifythe bestoptionsUse athird partyif neededStick tothe issueand listenWhat is thebest thing Ican do toresolve thisproblem?LearnfromchallengesWhat changesshould bemade to avoidthis problemin the fulure?Don't jumptoconclusionsThink aboutthe long termeffects ofyour actionsAm I seeingthe resultsthat I want tosee?If somethingis not cleartake the timeto askquestionsDifferentiatefact fromopinionIdentifythe size oftheproblemWalkaway froma negativesituationWho canhelp meresolve thisproblem?Ask foradviceHow can i getmy needsmet whilebeing mindfulof others?Share yourperceptionsThink abouteveryone'sfeelings inthe situationIdentifythe causeof theproblemTake abreak andtalk laterPut thesolutioninto actionIdentify andvalidate yourfeelingsCreatepersonalboundariesRule out anyobvious pooroptionsMake alist ofalternativeoptionsAvoid givingthe personattention thatthey arelooking forWrite downgoals foreachproblemTry differentapproachesto a problemWas myplanrealistic?What will thesituation looklike when theproblem issolved?BrainstormsolutionsWhat are myneeds andwantsaround thisissue?Is theproblemtemporary?PracticeintegrityandmoralityAskdirectly ifthere is aproblemWeighthe prosand consReflecton yourdecisionThinkabout whyits aproblemAskquestions

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