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

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