Meaning of the word "take my mind off" in English

What does "take my mind off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take my mind off

US /teɪk maɪ maɪnd ɔf/
UK /teɪk maɪ maɪnd ɒf/

Idiom

to make you stop thinking about something unpleasant

Example:
I like to read to take my mind off things.
Working on this project helps to take my mind off my worries.