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

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