Good morning everyone.
Here is today's phrase.
"X takes my mind off Y"
This means X helps me stop thinking about Y.
Example 1
I played golf yesterday. It took my mind off my problems.
Example 2
A. I have so much work to do. That's all I think about.
B. Go out and see a movie tonight. It will take your mind off your work.
Example 3
A. Why don't you go on a vacation to take your mind off your divorce?
B. I can't. I don't have any money.
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+mind+off