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