(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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"Unfortunately, I have too much to do today. I can help you another time."
Healthier, happier future for ourselves
Reasoned “no”
Establish boundaries
"How about instead of me doing that, I help you with something else?"
Nonverbal- Be firm and confident with body language
Protect our time, energy, and well-being.
Respecting our limits
"I know that's challenging for you, but I don't have the capacity to help you at the moment."
Feelings of stress and fatigue
Say, maybe another time
Breaking the habit of people pleasing
Conditioned to be polite
Want to be friendly
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Be empathetic
Damaging our relationships
Inquiring “no”
Be kind
"That sounds so exciting, but we'll have to wait for another time."
Letting others down
Don't be rude
Ignore our own needs
Don't want to be rude
Raincheck “no”
Direct ‘no”
Missing out on opportunities
Broken record “no”
Risk becoming overwhelmed
Taking care of ourselves
Feelings of resentment
Change the subject-say, let's go get a snack, I'm hungry
Be clear
Listen
Say, maybe another time
Neglecting our needs
Losing friendships
Reflecting
"no"
" Sorry, I have already committed to something else. I hope you understand."
