I gave myselfpermission tosay “yes” onlywhen I trulywanted to.I took timefor myselfwithoutfeelingselfish.I removedmyself from aconversation orsituation thatmade meuncomfortable.I let go of theresponsibilityfor someoneelse’semotions.I expressedmy feelingshonestlywithout fearof judgment.I used assertivecommunicationto uphold aboundarywithoutapologizing.I spoke upwhen I feltuncomfortablewith someone’sbehavior.I recognizedwhen I wasoverextendingmyself andmadeadjustments.Icommunicatedmy limits in acalm and clearmanner.I set a healthyboundaryaround mywork/lifebalance.I recognizedand respectedmy ownemotionallimits.I prioritizedmy ownneeds insteadof people-pleasing.I reinforced anexistingboundary with afriend, familymember, orcoworker.I respectedsomeone else’sboundaries,even if Idisagreed.I did not allowguilt to dictatemy decisionsabout my timeand energy.I remindedmyself that Iam notresponsible forfixing others.I asked forwhat I neededin a direct andrespectfulway. I said “no”withoutfeelingguiltyI maintained aboundary evenwhensomeone triedto push past it.I recognizedwhen aboundaryneededadjustment andmade changes.I set a limitwithsomeonewho wasoverstepping. I declined aninvitation orrequest thatdidn’t alignwith my needs.I distancedmyself fromtoxic ordrainingrelationships.I remindedmyself thatsettingboundaries is aform of self-respect.I gave myselfpermission tosay “yes” onlywhen I trulywanted to.I took timefor myselfwithoutfeelingselfish.I removedmyself from aconversation orsituation thatmade meuncomfortable.I let go of theresponsibilityfor someoneelse’semotions.I expressedmy feelingshonestlywithout fearof judgment.I used assertivecommunicationto uphold aboundarywithoutapologizing.I spoke upwhen I feltuncomfortablewith someone’sbehavior.I recognizedwhen I wasoverextendingmyself andmadeadjustments.Icommunicatedmy limits in acalm and clearmanner.I set a healthyboundaryaround mywork/lifebalance.I recognizedand respectedmy ownemotionallimits.I prioritizedmy ownneeds insteadof people-pleasing.I reinforced anexistingboundary with afriend, familymember, orcoworker.I respectedsomeone else’sboundaries,even if Idisagreed.I did not allowguilt to dictatemy decisionsabout my timeand energy.I remindedmyself that Iam notresponsible forfixing others.I asked forwhat I neededin a direct andrespectfulway. I said “no”withoutfeelingguiltyI maintained aboundary evenwhensomeone triedto push past it.I recognizedwhen aboundaryneededadjustment andmade changes.I set a limitwithsomeonewho wasoverstepping. I declined aninvitation orrequest thatdidn’t alignwith my needs.I distancedmyself fromtoxic ordrainingrelationships.I remindedmyself thatsettingboundaries is aform of self-respect.

DBT Boundaries 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. I gave myself permission to say “yes” only when I truly wanted to.
  2. I took time for myself without feeling selfish.
  3. I removed myself from a conversation or situation that made me uncomfortable.
  4. I let go of the responsibility for someone else’s emotions.
  5. I expressed my feelings honestly without fear of judgment.
  6. I used assertive communication to uphold a boundary without apologizing.
  7. I spoke up when I felt uncomfortable with someone’s behavior.
  8. I recognized when I was overextending myself and made adjustments.
  9. I communicated my limits in a calm and clear manner.
  10. I set a healthy boundary around my work/life balance.
  11. I recognized and respected my own emotional limits.
  12. I prioritized my own needs instead of people-pleasing.
  13. I reinforced an existing boundary with a friend, family member, or coworker.
  14. I respected someone else’s boundaries, even if I disagreed.
  15. I did not allow guilt to dictate my decisions about my time and energy.
  16. I reminded myself that I am not responsible for fixing others.
  17. I asked for what I needed in a direct and respectful way.
  18. I said “no” without feeling guilty
  19. I maintained a boundary even when someone tried to push past it.
  20. I recognized when a boundary needed adjustment and made changes.
  21. I set a limit with someone who was overstepping.
  22. I declined an invitation or request that didn’t align with my needs.
  23. I distanced myself from toxic or draining relationships.
  24. I reminded myself that setting boundaries is a form of self-respect.