JournalthoughtsandfeelingsUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyGo for awalk orexerciseFocus onwhat youcancontrolGroundingTechniqueTake ashort napor restPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)PracticedeepbreathingSpendtime witha petCall ortext afriendListentomusicZenGardenPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Trymindfulnessor guidedmeditationCook orbakesomethingClean ororganizea spaceStretchor doyogaWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerRead abook ormagazineThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayJournalthoughtsandfeelingsUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyGo for awalk orexerciseFocus onwhat youcancontrolGroundingTechniqueTake ashort napor restPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)PracticedeepbreathingSpendtime witha petCall ortext afriendListentomusicZenGardenPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Trymindfulnessor guidedmeditationCook orbakesomethingClean ororganizea spaceStretchor doyogaWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerRead abook ormagazineThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour day

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