I said “no”withoutfeelingguiltyI let go of theresponsibilityfor someoneelse’semotions.Icommunicatedmy limits in acalm and clearmanner.I did not allowguilt to dictatemy decisionsabout my timeand energy.I declined aninvitation orrequest thatdidn’t alignwith my needs.I spoke upwhen I feltuncomfortablewith someone’sbehavior.I respectedsomeone else’sboundaries,even if Idisagreed.I recognizedwhen I wasoverextendingmyself andmadeadjustments.I distancedmyself fromtoxic ordrainingrelationships.I expressedmy feelingshonestlywithout fearof judgment.I reinforced anexistingboundary with afriend, familymember, orcoworker.I asked forwhat I neededin a direct andrespectfulway. I took timefor myselfwithoutfeelingselfish.I set a healthyboundaryaround mywork/lifebalance.I remindedmyself thatsettingboundaries is aform of self-respect.I prioritizedmy ownneeds insteadof people-pleasing.I recognizedand respectedmy ownemotionallimits.I maintained aboundary evenwhensomeone triedto push past it.I set a limitwithsomeonewho wasoverstepping. I used assertivecommunicationto uphold aboundarywithoutapologizing.I removedmyself from aconversation orsituation thatmade meuncomfortable.I recognizedwhen aboundaryneededadjustment andmade changes.I remindedmyself that Iam notresponsible forfixing others.I gave myselfpermission tosay “yes” onlywhen I trulywanted to.I said “no”withoutfeelingguiltyI let go of theresponsibilityfor someoneelse’semotions.Icommunicatedmy limits in acalm and clearmanner.I did not allowguilt to dictatemy decisionsabout my timeand energy.I declined aninvitation orrequest thatdidn’t alignwith my needs.I spoke upwhen I feltuncomfortablewith someone’sbehavior.I respectedsomeone else’sboundaries,even if Idisagreed.I recognizedwhen I wasoverextendingmyself andmadeadjustments.I distancedmyself fromtoxic ordrainingrelationships.I expressedmy feelingshonestlywithout fearof judgment.I reinforced anexistingboundary with afriend, familymember, orcoworker.I asked forwhat I neededin a direct andrespectfulway. I took timefor myselfwithoutfeelingselfish.I set a healthyboundaryaround mywork/lifebalance.I remindedmyself thatsettingboundaries is aform of self-respect.I prioritizedmy ownneeds insteadof people-pleasing.I recognizedand respectedmy ownemotionallimits.I maintained aboundary evenwhensomeone triedto push past it.I set a limitwithsomeonewho wasoverstepping. I used assertivecommunicationto uphold aboundarywithoutapologizing.I removedmyself from aconversation orsituation thatmade meuncomfortable.I recognizedwhen aboundaryneededadjustment andmade changes.I remindedmyself that Iam notresponsible forfixing others.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 said “no” without feeling guilty
  2. I let go of the responsibility for someone else’s emotions.
  3. I communicated my limits in a calm and clear manner.
  4. I did not allow guilt to dictate my decisions about my time and energy.
  5. I declined an invitation or request that didn’t align with my needs.
  6. I spoke up when I felt uncomfortable with someone’s behavior.
  7. I respected someone else’s boundaries, even if I disagreed.
  8. I recognized when I was overextending myself and made adjustments.
  9. I distanced myself from toxic or draining relationships.
  10. I expressed my feelings honestly without fear of judgment.
  11. I reinforced an existing boundary with a friend, family member, or coworker.
  12. I asked for what I needed in a direct and respectful way.
  13. I took time for myself without feeling selfish.
  14. I set a healthy boundary around my work/life balance.
  15. I reminded myself that setting boundaries is a form of self-respect.
  16. I prioritized my own needs instead of people-pleasing.
  17. I recognized and respected my own emotional limits.
  18. I maintained a boundary even when someone tried to push past it.
  19. I set a limit with someone who was overstepping.
  20. I used assertive communication to uphold a boundary without apologizing.
  21. I removed myself from a conversation or situation that made me uncomfortable.
  22. I recognized when a boundary needed adjustment and made changes.
  23. I reminded myself that I am not responsible for fixing others.
  24. I gave myself permission to say “yes” only when I truly wanted to.