Call ortext afriendSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayStretchor doyogaPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Use astress ballor squeezea soft objectZenGardenGroundingTechniqueHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowJournalthoughtsandfeelingsSpendtime witha petPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Focus onwhat youcancontrolTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationRead abook ormagazinePracticedeepbreathingCook orbakesomethingListentomusicTake ashort napor restUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsClean ororganizea spaceGo for awalk orexerciseCall ortext afriendSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayStretchor doyogaPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Use astress ballor squeezea soft objectZenGardenGroundingTechniqueHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowJournalthoughtsandfeelingsSpendtime witha petPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Focus onwhat youcancontrolTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationRead abook ormagazinePracticedeepbreathingCook orbakesomethingListentomusicTake ashort napor restUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsClean ororganizea spaceGo for awalk orexercise

Coping Skills 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. Call or text a friend
  2. Spend time outside or notice nature
  3. Draw, paint, or engage in another creative hobby
  4. Think of three positive things from your day
  5. Stretch or do yoga
  6. Practice gratitude (write down what you’re thankful for)
  7. Use a stress ball or squeeze a soft object
  8. Zen Garden
  9. Grounding Technique
  10. Help someone else or volunteer
  11. Watch a funny video or favorite show
  12. Journal thoughts and feelings
  13. Spend time with a pet
  14. Practice progressive muscle relaxation (tense and relax muscles)
  15. Focus on what you can control
  16. Try mindfulness or guided meditation
  17. Read a book or magazine
  18. Practice deep breathing
  19. Cook or bake something
  20. Listen to music
  21. Take a short nap or rest
  22. Use positive self-talk and affirmations
  23. Clean or organize a space
  24. Go for a walk or exercise