(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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Said “Let me think about that” instead of answering impulsively
Thought about how someone else might feel
Took 3 deep breaths before responding
Practiced mindfulness or meditation
Used humor to defuse a tense moment
Used positive self-talk in a tough situation
Took space instead of escalating
Asked for help before reacting poorly
Thought about long-term goals before making a choice
Recognized when I was about to act impulsively
Counted to 10 before speaking
Gave myself time to cool off
Chose to respond instead of react
Talked to someone instead of bottling it up
Asked myself: “Is this worth it?”
Made a pros and cons list
Redirected my attention to something healthy
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Used a coping skill before reacting
Apologized after reacting too quickly
Thought about consequences before making a decision