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Read a good book or watch a funny movie. Take part in a fun and challenging game that requires some level of attention, such as a crossword puzzle or Sudoku. Take part in a self-soothing behavior.

Positive distraction is defined as, “an environmental feature that elicits positive feelings and holds attention without taxing or stressing the individual, thereby blocking worrisome thoughts” .