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Perfectionism bingo cards with statements about anxiety, self-criticism, and avoidance for teens.
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These perfectionism bingo cards contain 24 relatable statements designed for middle and high school students in Grades 7, 10, and 12. Statements like "thinks 'good enough' feels uncomfortable" and "has avoided trying for something due to fear of embarrassment" reflect common perfectionist patterns. Use these during social-emotional learning units, therapy sessions, or group discussions to normalize anxiety and build self-awareness around perfectionism.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
7th – 12th Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • Thinks “good enough” feels uncomfortable
  • Thinks relaxing has to be “earned”
  • Has judged themselves for not being productive enough
  • Has trouble celebrating achievements
  • Gets stressed when others finish faster
  • Feels behind in life sometimes
  • Needs things to feel “just right”
  • Takes criticism very personally
  • Has redone homework for tiny details
  • Avoids games they’re not good at
  • Has trouble relaxing after making a mistake
  • Feels weird when not being productive
  • Has overprepared for something simple
  • Gets stuck trying to make the “best” decision
  • Has avoided trying out for something due to fear of embarrassment
  • Avoids things they care deeply about because failure would hurt
  • Thinks other people are naturally more confident
  • Says “never mind” instead of sharing ideas
  • Gets stressed picking an outfit
  • Erases notes to make them look nicer
  • Starts assignments late because pressure feels huge
  • Feels awkward asking questions in class
  • Deletes selfies instead of posting them
  • Thinks mistakes are more noticeable than they are

How to Use This Bingo Cards

Print a class set of unique bingo cards for classroom games, review sessions, or parties. Click 'Open These Bingo Cards' to choose how many cards to generate and customize the word list.

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