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

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