I’ve needed topause or walkaway during atoughconversation.I’ve setlimits onhow much Ihelp others.I’ve feltuncomfortablesaying “no” tofamily.I’ve said“maybe” toavoid hurtingsomeone’sfeelings.I’ve said“sorry” whenI didn’t needto.I’ve ended aconversationbecause itfeltdisrespectful.Someonehas crossedmy physicalspace withoutasking.I’ve askedfor helpbut felt badabout it.I’ve told afriend “Ican’t” andmeant it.I’ve acceptedunwantedadvicewithoutspeaking up.I’ve feltawkwardasking forwhat I need.I’ve set aboundaryaround mywork hours.I’ve hadsomeoneignore my“no.”I’ve said“yes” when Ireallywanted tosay “no.”I’ve feltpressured toshare morethan Iwanted.I’ve beenproud ofstanding upfor myself.I’ve feltguilty aftersetting aboundary.I’ve takentime formyself withoutexplainingwhy.I’ve neededspace fromsocial mediaor my phone.I’ve had toremindsomeone torespect mytime.I’ve felt reliefafter saying“no” tosomething.I’ve taken amentalhealth daywithout guilt.I’ve avoidedaconversationto keep thepeace.I’ve laughedoff aboundaryviolation toavoid conflict.I’ve feltoverwhelmedbecause Ididn’t say“no.”I’ve needed topause or walkaway during atoughconversation.I’ve setlimits onhow much Ihelp others.I’ve feltuncomfortablesaying “no” tofamily.I’ve said“maybe” toavoid hurtingsomeone’sfeelings.I’ve said“sorry” whenI didn’t needto.I’ve ended aconversationbecause itfeltdisrespectful.Someonehas crossedmy physicalspace withoutasking.I’ve askedfor helpbut felt badabout it.I’ve told afriend “Ican’t” andmeant it.I’ve acceptedunwantedadvicewithoutspeaking up.I’ve feltawkwardasking forwhat I need.I’ve set aboundaryaround mywork hours.I’ve hadsomeoneignore my“no.”I’ve said“yes” when Ireallywanted tosay “no.”I’ve feltpressured toshare morethan Iwanted.I’ve beenproud ofstanding upfor myself.I’ve feltguilty aftersetting aboundary.I’ve takentime formyself withoutexplainingwhy.I’ve neededspace fromsocial mediaor my phone.I’ve had toremindsomeone torespect mytime.I’ve felt reliefafter saying“no” tosomething.I’ve taken amentalhealth daywithout guilt.I’ve avoidedaconversationto keep thepeace.I’ve laughedoff aboundaryviolation toavoid conflict.I’ve feltoverwhelmedbecause Ididn’t say“no.”

Better 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.


1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
  1. I’ve needed to pause or walk away during a tough conversation.
  2. I’ve set limits on how much I help others.
  3. I’ve felt uncomfortable saying “no” to family.
  4. I’ve said “maybe” to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.
  5. I’ve said “sorry” when I didn’t need to.
  6. I’ve ended a conversation because it felt disrespectful.
  7. Someone has crossed my physical space without asking.
  8. I’ve asked for help but felt bad about it.
  9. I’ve told a friend “I can’t” and meant it.
  10. I’ve accepted unwanted advice without speaking up.
  11. I’ve felt awkward asking for what I need.
  12. I’ve set a boundary around my work hours.
  13. I’ve had someone ignore my “no.”
  14. I’ve said “yes” when I really wanted to say “no.”
  15. I’ve felt pressured to share more than I wanted.
  16. I’ve been proud of standing up for myself.
  17. I’ve felt guilty after setting a boundary.
  18. I’ve taken time for myself without explaining why.
  19. I’ve needed space from social media or my phone.
  20. I’ve had to remind someone to respect my time.
  21. I’ve felt relief after saying “no” to something.
  22. I’ve taken a mental health day without guilt.
  23. I’ve avoided a conversation to keep the peace.
  24. I’ve laughed off a boundary violation to avoid conflict.
  25. I’ve felt overwhelmed because I didn’t say “no.”