Lights on the ceiling...

[Texasmujer]

If you haven't had your flu shot this winter and plan to do so, look away when the needle comes at you. A British study found that looking at a part of your body when being touched enhances your sense of touch. So don't look at the needle poking your skin---you'll have less pain-sensingability.

[Babz]

Some of us wouldn't dream of looking at needles for the fear of passing out