How can I distract myself?
If you are finding it difficult to process what you're going through, you might prefer to shift your attention onto something else for a while.
This is where you can take a break and immerse yourself in a soothing or relaxing activity that you enjoy.
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Practical activities
![Person crafting for Crafternoon](/media/8183/mind_illustration_crafternoon_blue_rgb-copy.png)
Sometimes it helps to immerse yourself in a creative or practical activity.
Look at what others have suggested and remind yourself of what you enjoy doing.
Websites and apps
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We asked other users of this tool and our supporters what the most distractingly fun bits of the internet were.
Games and puzzles
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Games are often about problem solving. It might help to focus on solving something unrelated to what you are going through right now.