I soon had plenty of other things to occupy my mind.
Times, Sunday Times
You just need something more constructive to divert you and occupy your mind.
The Sun
So, if you can occupy your mind with something other than the semi-final, it can certainly help you in the build-up.
The Sun
It's a mystery that can occupy the mind for quite some time.
Times, Sunday Times
He had higher things to occupy his mind.
Times, Sunday Times