How do I take my mind off something?

pick it up and place it somewhere else...or put it back in you skull...probably your best option.

Control

Depending on what thought you're trying to escape from. But I'd say going fishing is a universal way of trying to get your mind off something. Basically keeping yourself busy.

well,i usually have lots of things ALWAYS running through my mind and what i usually do is what makes me happy, and that is usually listening to music... do something that makes you feel serenity and happiness and i'm SURE that it will work! good luck!!

start a song in your head. once there, it would drive you insane and you would forget about your problem ;)

of course, it will still drive you up the wall hahahaha

Think about something else?

do the opposite, some thing a little reckless(but be safe)

by making new friends and discussing other topics.

Read.

call a friend.