positive distraction—that is, immersing yourself in positive, forward-looking activities you enjoy: sports, baking, travel, music making . . . whatever it is that is engaging enough, absorbing enough, to distract you from your unhappiness, and is enjoyable and positive. Even relatively neutral activities furnish almost the same magnitude of benefits—things like looking at art, reading a book, taking a leisurely walk in natural surroundings, or spending time with pets.
