(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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Distract with a puzzle, word search, crossword, sudoku
Count to Ten
(ACCEPTS)
Take a brief vacation, break, self-compassion break (IMPROVE the Moment)
Square Breathing
Snuggle with a pet or favorite blanket
(Self-Soothe)
Use Physical Sensations to Ground Yourself
(ACCEPTS)
Practice Radical Acceptance
Journal, draw, color (ACCEPTS)
Intense, Brief Exercise (TIPP)
Play "I spy..."
(Self-Soothe with 5 Senses)
Comparisons - thinking of a time you’ve tolerated a similar situation or emotion (ACCEPTS)
Paced Breathing (TIPP)
Read a Book (ACCEPTS)
Create a Safe Space in your imagination (IMPROVE the Moment)
Temperature (TIPP)
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (TIPP)
Distract with Thoughts
Half-Smile (Radical Acceptance)
Focus on One Thing at a Time (IMPROVE)
Self-Soothe with the Five Senses
Encouragement, Affirmations, or Cheerleading Statements (IMPROVE the Moment)
List the Pros and Cons
Improve the Moment with Prayer or Meditation
Distract with Activities
Activities that illicit (opposite) emotions – Ex: watching a comedy movie when feeling down, listening to an upbeat song (ACCEPTS)
