I know TV is supposed to be bad, but it’s the main thing that helps me. Probably tougher for people with a spouse/partner around to try though unless it is a separate room or some couch time like you’ve got going on now! The trick for me with TV is that I have to put on something that I know by heart. I’ve got a handful of series/movies that I turn to as my background noise that helps distract my brain from going crazy in the silence, but at the same time I’m not focusing, processing, straining to hear, etc. because I know every word that’s coming.
Lol. I agree in popping on something I’m super familiar with. I think if it’s something I know, I am comfortable and my mind is ok zoning out a bit. Whereas if it’s something new, I find myself paying attention more.