ListentomusicJournalthoughtsandfeelingsSpend timeoutside ornoticenaturePracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Usepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Think ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayCook orbakesomethingZenGardenGroundingTechniquePracticedeepbreathingStretchor doyogaDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerClean ororganizea spaceFocus onwhat youcancontrolRead abook ormagazineCall ortext afriendGo for awalk orexerciseTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectTake ashort napor restSpendtime witha petListentomusicJournalthoughtsandfeelingsSpend timeoutside ornoticenaturePracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Usepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Think ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayCook orbakesomethingZenGardenGroundingTechniquePracticedeepbreathingStretchor doyogaDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerClean ororganizea spaceFocus onwhat youcancontrolRead abook ormagazineCall ortext afriendGo for awalk orexerciseTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectTake ashort napor restSpendtime witha pet

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