UsepositiveaffirmationsReplacecursing withcomplimentsRewardyourselfforprogressUse asubstituteword (e.g.,“shoot”)Keep aswearjarJoin a clubor group thatencouragespositivelanguageAsk forsupportfromfamilyTakedeepbreathsThinkbeforeyou speakAvoidsituationsthat triggercursingCount to10 beforespeakingTalk to atrustedfriendSet personalgoals forcleanlanguagePracticemindfulnessChewgum orsnackWrite ajournalabout yourprogressListen tocalmingmusicExerciseto releasestressRemindyourselfwhy youwant to stopWritedown yourfeelingsVisualizeyourselfspeakingkindlyRead booksor watchshowswithoutcursingPracticegratitudedailyUse humorto replacecursewordsUsepositiveaffirmationsReplacecursing withcomplimentsRewardyourselfforprogressUse asubstituteword (e.g.,“shoot”)Keep aswearjarJoin a clubor group thatencouragespositivelanguageAsk forsupportfromfamilyTakedeepbreathsThinkbeforeyou speakAvoidsituationsthat triggercursingCount to10 beforespeakingTalk to atrustedfriendSet personalgoals forcleanlanguagePracticemindfulnessChewgum orsnackWrite ajournalabout yourprogressListen tocalmingmusicExerciseto releasestressRemindyourselfwhy youwant to stopWritedown yourfeelingsVisualizeyourselfspeakingkindlyRead booksor watchshowswithoutcursingPracticegratitudedailyUse humorto replacecursewords

Ways to Stop Cursing - 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. Use positive affirmations
  2. Replace cursing with compliments
  3. Reward yourself for progress
  4. Use a substitute word (e.g., “shoot”)
  5. Keep a swear jar
  6. Join a club or group that encourages positive language
  7. Ask for support from family
  8. Take deep breaths
  9. Think before you speak
  10. Avoid situations that trigger cursing
  11. Count to 10 before speaking
  12. Talk to a trusted friend
  13. Set personal goals for clean language
  14. Practice mindfulness
  15. Chew gum or snack
  16. Write a journal about your progress
  17. Listen to calming music
  18. Exercise to release stress
  19. Remind yourself why you want to stop
  20. Write down your feelings
  21. Visualize yourself speaking kindly
  22. Read books or watch shows without cursing
  23. Practice gratitude daily
  24. Use humor to replace curse words