How to distract yourself from problem, world issues, family drama, money and politics? My suggestion? Get pets. Make sure to give them time and that time is your distraction. If you pay attention to their eating habits, walking them outside. That time can be utilized to distract yourself from the problems. If you have fish, make sure to feed them and clean water on time. Cat and dog, same, feed them and take them out if you can. Weekend is a good time to distract yourself from routine and stress. How do you distract yourself?